Description
These Corn Fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and bursting with sweet corn flavor. Quick to make and easy for beginners, this versatile recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a tasty snack. You can serve them sweet or savory, and customize them with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Add milk and melted butter, and whisk until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Fold in Corn: Add corn kernels, green onions, and cheese if using. Gently fold everything together.
- Heat Oil: Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil. Flatten slightly and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain: Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings like sour cream, honey, or maple syrup.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet when frying to ensure even cooking. For extra crispiness, keep cooked fritters in a warm oven (200°F) while frying the rest. You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg