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Easy Corn Fritters Recipe
5 from 42 votes

Easy Corn Fritters Recipe

Easy Corn Fritters mix fresh corn kernels into a thick batter made with flour, corn starch, sugar, baking powder, eggs, and milk, then pan-fried until golden and crisp on each side. These fritters have a lightly sweet corn flavor and a tender interior, perfect for serving with savory or sweet toppings like sour cream, green onions, or maple syrup.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch packed
  • ½ cup milk whole
  • 2 egg large
  • 3 corn ears shucked and trimmed or about 1 3/4 cups kernels
  • black pepper to taste
  • neutral flavor oil for frying
  • sour cream sliced green onions, or maple syrup, optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Mix all the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and set to the side.
  2. In a separate medium-size bowl, whisk the milk and eggs together and then add it to the dry ingredients bowl.
  3. Whisk together everything until combined.
  4. Fold the corn into the batter
  5. Heat about a 1/3 cup of neutral flavored oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until it is about 350° and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the corn fritter batter into the oil making sure to press down to form a circle shape.
  6. Repeat the process in the pan as room is provided. Do not put too close to each other.
  7. Fry the fritters for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked throughout.
  8. Serve them with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Prepare fritters up to 30 minutes ahead and keep warm on a rack in a low oven (200°F) until serving.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months, thawing in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Reheat baked fritters in the oven at 350°F for 4-6 minutes to restore crispness.
  • Batter should be thick, similar to thick pancake batter, before adding corn.
  • Enhance flavor by adding jalapeños, onions, or garlic to the batter if desired.
  • For a sweeter finishing touch, drizzle with honey or molasses.
  • Frying fritters in a pot of oil can help maintain a rounder shape like apple fritters.

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 209mg (9%) Potassium 88mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.