5 from 3 votes
Cornmeal Scallion Fritters
My crispy, savory Cornmeal Scallion Fritters are ready in just 15 minutes and make the perfect side dish for almost any meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
fritters
Calories:
104 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ⅔ cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 1 cup peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except peanut oil, mixing until well combined.
- Heat the oil to a depth of about 1/4 inch in a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot but not smoking, spoon in the batter using a heaping tablespoon measure per fritter. Do not crowd the pan and do not let the edges of the fritters touch.
- Cook, turning once, until golden brown. About 4 minutes cooking time total. Cook in batches until all batter is used.
- As each batch of fritters is cooked, transfer them to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Keep warm in a low oven.
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Notes
- Before adding the batter to the pan, make sure the oil is hot enough that it will immediately begin solidifying the outer edges of the fritters to hold them together.
- After each batch is cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove any bits left in the hot oil so that they don't burn while cooking the remaining fritters.
- To store, wrap securely and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. They may be reheated in a low oven (250 degrees) for about 10 minutes. Keep in mind that the reheated fritters won't be as crisp as freshly cooked ones.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
94IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.