Corn Fritters

These easy Corn Fritters are crunchy, soft, cheesy and delicious all at the same time. They’re perfect as a quick side or appetizer that you can put together in minutes, and serve with any of your mains, or even enjoy as a snack.

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This recipe is perfect to try during the summer, when you’ll find an abundance of corn on the cob, waiting to be put to use. Believe it or not, it is actually pretty easy to turn this delightful summer produce into a crispy and flavorful snack that everyone will love!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Family favorite: With subtle, versatile flavors, these fritters are totally going to be a hit with everyone in the family- even kids!
• Easy side dish: These corn fritters are a kickass side dish to make and serve with any of your fresh summer mains.
• Meal prep friendly: One of my absolute favorite things about this recipe is the fact that it is meal-prep friendly too! You can totally make the batter in advance and refrigerate it until you’re ready to make the fritters.

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CORN FRITTERS INGREDIENTS

• Fresh Corn Kernels
• All-Purpose Flour
• Cornmeal
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Eggs
• Milk
• Unsalted Butter
• Cheddar Cheese
• Vegetable Oil
• Sour Cream
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Chili Powder

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HOW TO MAKE CORN FRITTERS IN A PAN

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Fold in the corn kernels, and cheddar cheese.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. You will have a thick, wet corn batter consistency.
4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Drop heaping tablespoons of the corn mixture into the hot oil. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon.
6. Cook the fritters until they’re golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil, and drain them on paper towels. (Lightly sprinkle with salt while still hot)

For the Dipping Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
2. Mix until well combined and serve with the warm corn fritters.

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STORAGE AND REHEATING NOTES:

If you have some extra batter leftover, you can let it refrigerate for a day- just make sure it is covered. Your leftover fritters can be moved to an airtight container and refrigerated for 2-3 days.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:

While you can always choose to reheat the fritters in the microwave, I would recommend doing it on the stovetop, in a nonstick pan to help retain the crunchy texture.

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HELPFUL TIPS & SUBSTITUTIONS:

Can I Use Canned Corn Instead of Fresh Corn?

Yes, you totally can! Just remember to drain the canned corn of all the excess liquid, and then use it.

How Can I Make the Fritters More Crispy?

To make the corn fritters more crispy, you can add a bit of rice flour into the batter. Also make sure the oil is hot enough before you add the mixture to the pan, and wait until the fritter is golden brown before flipping it over.

What Else Can I Serve the Corn Fritters With?

I’ve used a dipping sauce made of sour cream as the base to team up with the fritters. You can choose to use any other dipping sauce of your choice. Tzatziki sauce and copycat Taco Bell creamy jalapeno sauce are a couple of good choices.

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Try Some of my other Favorite Appetizers Recipes!

• Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
• Pita and Hummus
• Sausage Balls

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Corn Fritters

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 542 kcal

These crunchy and crispy corn fritters take minutes to make, and are the perfect summer side dish you can make in minutes!

EQUIPMENT

• 1 Large Bowl
• 1 Large Skillet
• 1 Slotted Spoon

INGREDIENTS

  

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• 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels, you can also use canned or thawed frozen corn
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded (optional)
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil, for frying

Ingredients For the Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Salt, to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
• Fold in the corn kernels, and cheddar cheese.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. You will have a thick, wet corn batter consistency.
• Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Drop heaping tablespoons of the corn mixture into the hot oil. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon.
• Cook the fritters until they’re golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil, and drain them on paper towels. (Lightly sprinkle with salt while still hot)

For the Dipping Sauce:

• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
• Mix until well combined and serve with the warm corn fritters.

NOTES

Notes:

• Remember: If you are using canned corn, drain it well before using. If you are using frozen corn, allow it to thaw completely and remove any excess moisture before incorporating it into the batter.

Storage Instructions:

• If you have some extra batter leftover, you can let it refrigerate for a day- just make sure it is covered. Your leftover fritters can be moved to an airtight container and refrigerated for 2-3 days.

Reheating Instructions:

• While you can always choose to reheat the fritters in the microwave, I would recommend doing it on the stovetop, in a nonstick pan to help retain the crunchy texture. 

Other FAQ suggestions:

• Can I Use Canned Corn Instead of Fresh Corn? Yes, you totally can! Just remember to drain the canned corn of all the excess liquid, and then use it.
• How Can I Make the Fritters More Crispy? To make the corn fritters more crispy, you can add a bit of rice flour into the batter. 
• What Else Can I Serve the Corn Fritters With? You can choose to use any other dipping sauce of your choice. Tzatziki sauce and copycat Taco Bell creamy jalapeno sauce are a couple of good choices.

NUTRITION

Serving: 8ServingsCalories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 615mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 2mg

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

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