Description
Homemade corn fritters deliver golden crispy goodness straight from Southern kitchens. Crisp edges, tender centers, and simple ingredients make these fritters a delightful comfort dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (grated, optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Blend the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform flour mixture with cornmeal, leavening agent, seasonings, and smoky spice.
- In a separate container, thoroughly whisk eggs and dairy liquid until fully integrated.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry components, stirring minimally to prevent dense texture.
- Delicately fold sweet corn kernels, sliced green onions, and optional cheese into the batter, maintaining light consistency.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring consistent temperature around 350°F.
- Carefully deposit small rounds of batter into hot oil, allowing each fritter to develop a crispy golden exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove fritters using a slotted utensil, placing them on absorbent paper to eliminate excess grease.
- Present immediately while hot and crisp, accompanied by complementary dipping sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to inject a spicy kick and elevate flavor complexity.
- Pat corn kernels dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from making fritters soggy and ensuring crispy texture.
- For lighter fritters, use a smaller spoon when dropping batter and maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to prevent greasy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg