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Corn Fritters

These crunchy and crispy corn fritters take minutes to make, and are the perfect summer side dish you can make in minutes!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 542kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients

  • 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

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.