Description
Crispy golden corn fritters showcase southern comfort cooking at its finest. Mexican-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly for a delightful appetizer that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ cup (40 g / 1.4 oz) finely chopped green onions or chives
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1 oz) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sour cream (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform consistency.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Whisk egg and milk together until completely combined, then gently fold into the dry mixture without overmixing to create a smooth batter.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate corn kernels, green onions, and cheddar cheese, stirring carefully to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
- Oil Heating: Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until a small batter droplet sizzles instantly upon contact, indicating optimal frying temperature.
- Fritter Crafting: Carefully spoon batter into the hot oil, using the utensil’s back to gently flatten each fritter, allowing them to develop a golden-brown exterior for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Oil Management: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning, ensuring consistent cooking and a crisp, evenly colored surface.
- Draining and Serving: Remove fritters with a slotted spatula onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, then plate immediately with preferred accompaniments like sour cream, salsa, or honey.
Notes
- Control Moisture: Drain corn kernels thoroughly to prevent soggy fritters and ensure crispy, golden edges.
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain light, tender texture and avoid dense, tough fritters.
- Regulate Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently around 350-375°F for even cooking and maximum crispiness without burning.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or chickpea flour for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg