Mexican Street Corn Fritters
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Mexican Street Corn Fritters
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A twist on Mexican street corn, these wholesome, nutritious corn fritters are the perfect snack any time of the day!
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Ingredients
Fritters:
- 4 ears fresh corn (about 2 ½ cups corn kernels)
- ⅓ cup fine cornmeal
- ⅓ cup flour (I use white whole wheat)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sliced chives or scallions
- 3 teaspoons lime juice, divided use
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco, divided use
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
Cilantro Lime Yogurt:
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Optional garnishes: sliced chives or scallions, chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and spray with olive oil. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until cooked and charred in some places, 8-10 minutes. Remove from grill and cool. Cut the kernels from the cobs (you should have about 2 ½ cups). Reserve.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the egg and milk together in a small bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in the chives, 2 cups of corn, 2 teaspoons lime juice and ¾ cup queso fresco. Mix the remaining ½ cup corn, ¼ cup queso fresco, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl to use as the topping.
- Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray or brush with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Place 8 spoonfuls of the batter into the pan, about 1 tablespoon each, flattening them slightly. Cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet. Working in batches, heat the remaining oil and cook the remaining fritters (you should have about 32 fritters in total).
- To make the cilantro lime yogurt, stir the yogurt, lime juice and cilantro together in a small bowl.
- Drizzle some cilantro lime yogurt on top of the fritters. Place a small amount of the corn and cheese topping on top of each one and garnish with extra chives and cilantro.
Notes
- If fresh corn isn't available, you can buy roasted corn in the freezer section of your grocery store.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
317IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10-12 (makes 32 fritters)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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