Description
Homemade corn fritters bring Southern comfort straight to your kitchen with crispy golden edges and sweet corn kernels. Packed with simple ingredients and quick preparation, these fritters offer a delightful side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate egg and milk, stirring gently to create a uniform, silky batter without overmixing.
- Carefully fold corn kernels and chopped green onions into the mixture, ensuring even dispersal throughout.
- Prepare a skillet by heating vegetable oil to medium temperature (around 350°F), creating an ideal frying environment.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop batter portions into the hot oil, gently pressing each fritter to create a slightly flattened shape.
- Cook fritters for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, monitoring closely to achieve a rich golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Transfer finished fritters onto paper towels to absorb excess oil, allowing them to drain and cool slightly before serving.
- Plate the fritters while warm, presenting them as a delightful appetizer or side dish with optional dipping sauce or garnish.
Notes
- Adjust batter consistency by adding more milk if it feels too thick, ensuring light and crispy fritters.
- Corn can be fresh, frozen, or canned – just drain and pat dry to prevent excess moisture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or cornmeal flour.
- Experiment with added herbs like chopped cilantro or chives for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg