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Easy Fried Corn Fritters Recipe
These Easy Fried Corn Fritters are the absolute best summer recipe! You simply need fresh, frozen, or canned corn to mix into a cheesy batter, and then pan fry the patties until you have a sweet and crispy dish. These cakes are a delicious, quick, and easy appetizer or side with a scoop of sour cream or aioli.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 fritters
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet kernel corn dried
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 large eggs whisked
- ⅓ cup 2% milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Green onions and sour cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, paprika, salt, pepper and sugar in a large bowl. Add corn, cilantro, whisked eggs, milk, and cheese. Stir until mixture is well combined. If time permits, allow the batter to rest for 15-20 minutes before frying.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet.
- Measure out ~⅓ cup of batter for each fritter. Once oil is heated and shimmering, add batter for 4-5 fritters evenly spaced in the skillet. Press each one down lightly with the back of a spatula and cook for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. The corn fritters are done cooking when they fluff up and turn lightly browned and crispy.
- Serve corn fritters with a dollop of sour cream or some homemade aioli with a sprinkle of green onions.
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Notes
- Frozen Corn: Thaw completely and dab dry before using.
- Let the batter rest: if the batter is allowed to rest for 15-20 minutes before frying the fritters will stick together better.
- Prepping Ahead: Make up a batch of these fritters in advance and reheat when ready to serve. You can also prepare the batter up to 24 hours in advance and fry them just before serving.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing Place a piece of wax or parchment paper between each fritter before storing in a freezer safe container or storage bag for up to 4-6 months.
- Reheating: Add a bit of oil or butter to a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook them on both sides for 2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
525mg
(22%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
341IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 341IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.