Description
These Cheesy Corn Fritters are the perfect crispy and savory treat, packed with sweet corn, gooey cheddar cheese, and flavorful herbs. They make a fantastic appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Add-ins:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Add-ins: Fold in corn, cheddar cheese, green onions, and parsley.
- Frying: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by spoonfuls into the skillet, flatten slightly, cook until golden brown, and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk until combined. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeño to the batter.
- Keep fritters warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven while frying remaining batches.
- To make them lighter, pan-fry with minimal oil or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
