Description
Crispy corn fritters showcase summer’s sweetest harvest in a delightful southern-style dish. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this classic comfort food perfect for family gatherings and casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (or canned, drained)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of dry components.
- Separately whisk eggs and milk until smoothly integrated, then gently incorporate into the flour mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter.
- Delicately introduce corn kernels, finely chopped green onions, and grated Parmesan cheese, folding gently to maintain batter’s light texture.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), creating an even cooking surface for the fritters.
- Carefully spoon batter into the heated oil, using a spatula to gently flatten each dollop into a uniform circular shape.
- Allow fritters to sizzle for 3-4 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior, then carefully flip to cook the opposite side until crisp and evenly colored.
- Remove fritters using a slotted spatula, transferring to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, accompanied by tangy sour cream or a preferred dipping sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Keep batter slightly thick to ensure fritters hold together perfectly during frying.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for extra kick and depth of flavor.
- Use fresh corn kernels for best texture and sweetness, but frozen corn works well too.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond or corn flour to maintain crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg