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.
Whisk together flour, garlic powder, 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.
3 cups sweet kernel corn, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon sugar, ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro, 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup 2% milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet.
2 tablespoons avocado oil
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.