Description
Crispy corn fritters bring Southern comfort straight to your plate, blending sweet kernels with a golden, crunchy exterior. Summer’s freshest corn creates magic when mixed with simple pantry ingredients, promising a delightful bite that connects you to home-style cooking traditions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry foundation for the fritters.
- In a separate container, thoroughly beat the egg and integrate milk, forming a smooth liquid mixture.
- Gently merge the wet and dry ingredients, ensuring no lumps remain in the batter.
- Carefully incorporate corn kernels and finely chopped green onions into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Warm a skillet with oil over medium heat, allowing it to reach an optimal frying temperature.
- Using a spoon, carefully deposit dollops of batter into the sizzling oil, creating individual fritters.
- Fry each fritter until a rich golden-brown color develops on the bottom, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the fritters and continue cooking the opposite side until achieving an equally appetizing golden hue.
- Transfer the freshly fried fritters onto paper towels to absorb excess oil and ensure a crisp exterior.
- Serve the fritters immediately while warm, presenting a delightful crispy and tender appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Swap fresh corn with frozen or canned corn for year-round convenience, ensuring you drain excess moisture before mixing.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to elevate the flavor profile and give a subtle kick to the fritters.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance protein content by mixing in finely chopped bacon or diced jalapeños for extra texture and a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg