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Crispy bacon corn fritters
These crispy, chunky corn fritters with bacon and herbs are positively addictive. Great as a snack and perfect for brunch.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 (approximately 2 fritters per serving, depending on size)
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 250 g (½lb) Bacon
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 3 cups corn kernels Thawed if using frozen. Fresh or canned corn will also work.
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 3 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F and line a baking sheet or sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Lay the bacon in an even layer on the pan then place in the oven. Allow to cook for 10-12 minutes or until done to your preference.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and chop into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- To make the batter, whisk the flour, cornstarch, salt and baking powder together in a large bowl.
- Add the egg and milk and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Stir the bacon, corn and fresh herbs into the batter.
- Heat approximately 1cm of oil in a large skillet or pan set over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides and cooked throughout - approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from the pan and allow to drain on paper towels or a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
1150mg
(48%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
212IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(approximately 2 fritters per serving, depending on size)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1150mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.