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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.
Servings: 10 fritters
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
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg