Description
Crispy golden corn fritters dance with southern charm, blending sweet kernels and savory spices into a delightful appetizer. Irresistible bites promise a perfect balance of crunchy exterior and tender interior that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sliced scallions (for serving)
- Sour cream or garlic aioli (for serving)
Instructions
- Blend corn kernels, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a spacious mixing vessel until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Whisk eggs and heavy cream into the corn mixture, ensuring thorough integration of wet and dry components.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching approximately 350°F for optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully spoon batter into the hot oil, using a spatula to gently flatten each fritter into a uniform circular shape.
- Cook fritters until edges turn crisp and golden, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, watching for an even caramel-like coloration.
- Transfer fried fritters onto absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Plate the corn fritters, garnishing with freshly sliced scallions and accompanying with a dollop of tangy sour cream or zesty garlic aioli for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap fresh corn with canned or frozen corn for convenience, ensuring you drain excess moisture to prevent soggy fritters.
- Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick that elevates the flavor profile and gives a delightful heat.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond flour or cornmeal, maintaining the crispy texture while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Enhance nutritional value by mixing in finely chopped herbs like chives or parsley, which introduce freshness and additional depth to the fritters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg