Description
Cheesy Corn Fritters are crispy, golden-brown patties made from fresh or frozen corn kernels mixed with cheddar cheese, spices, and a light batter. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these fritters offer a delightful combination of sweet corn and melty cheese with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned (thawed, if frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- Vegetable oil, as needed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the beaten eggs and whole milk to the dry mixture and stir until the batter is smooth and combined. Gently fold in the chopped green onion and grated cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Heat the oil: Place a skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to generously coat the bottom of the skillet. Heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking, indicating it’s hot enough for frying.
- Cook the fritters: Drop the fritter batter by 2 tablespoon portions into the hot skillet, then flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Work in batches, avoiding overcrowding the skillet. Once cooked, transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm as a snack or side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before frying.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Use fresh corn kernels when in season for best taste, but frozen works well too.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
- Serve with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
