Sweet Corn Fritters with a Spicy Aioli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
40 -50
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Sweet Corn Fritters with a Spicy Aioli
Description
This recipe calls for corn kernels processed with milk, eggs, and onions to form a textured batter that holds fresh corn flavor. Herbs like cilantro and green onions are added for brightness, and a blend of flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and spices provides structure and seasoning. The fritters are fried in hot oil until deep golden brown and cooked through, resulting in a crisp exterior and moist interior.
The accompanying aioli mixes mayonnaise with Sriracha and honey, producing a spicy-sweet sauce that complements the corn fritters' natural sweetness. The frying process and the aioli together offer a contrast of temperatures and flavor profiles that accentuate each other.
This dish can be served as a snack or appetizer with a flavorful dip, making it a satisfying treat that uses fresh corn in a creative way. It showcases a balance of textures—crispy outside and soft inside—enhanced by the creamy, slightly spicy aioli.
Recipe notes mention that the fritters recipe is adapted slightly from Nugget Markets, implying tested adjustments for flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 8 corn shucked and cooked, ears
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 egg
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced, or scallions
- 3/4 tsp garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro minced
- 1 yellow onion very finely diced, small
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 Tbsp salt
- 3/4 Tbsp sugar
- 1 1/8 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp black pepper ground
- cooking oil
- For the Aioli:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce to taste, more or less
- 2 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Mix aioli ingredients together and store in refrigerator until ready to serve. This will allow the flavors to blend together.
- Heat cooking oil to 350 degrees F.
- Grill the corn on a grill (or cook using preferred method) and cut kernels from the cobs.
- Place kernels in a food processor with the milk, eggs and onion and pulse until fairly smooth but still textured.
- Remove to a large bowl and stir in the chopped scallions, garlic, and cilantro.
- Stir in dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, coriander and black pepper) into the corn mixture.
- Scoop batter into small golf-ball sized balls and cook in oil until cooked through and deep golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Place fritters on paper towels to drain.
- Serve with the sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Mix the aioli ingredients in advance and chill to develop the flavors fully before serving.
- Fry fritters at 350°F until deep golden brown to ensure a crispy exterior and cooked interior.
- Use fresh cooked corn kernels pureed with wet ingredients for balanced texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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