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Plate of easy corn fritters served with dipping sauce

Easy Corn Fritters

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Delightful golden brown corn fritters that combine the sweetness of fresh corn and seasoning, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears; or 2 cans corn, drained) Use fresh corn if possible for the best flavor.
  • 1 unit green onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 units eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk Can be substituted with a plant-based alternative.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (1 1/4 teaspoons for canned corn)
  • Olive oil or neutral oil, for frying
  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish (or more kosher salt)
  • Parsley, for garnish
  • Sour cream or garlic aioli, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Use a sharp knife to cut the corn kernels from the cobs (or drain the canned corn). Thinly slice the green onion.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. Gradually add in the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt, mixing until a thick batter forms.
  3. Gently fold in the corn kernels and sliced green onion using a spatula.
Cooking
  1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom over medium heat.
  2. Drop the batter into the skillet using a 1/4 cup measure, then spread each fritter gently to create a thin pancake shape.
  3. Fry the fritters for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn golden brown.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Remove the fritters and place them on a baking rack to cool slightly. This helps them stay crisp instead of becoming soggy.
  2. Sprinkle with a bit of flaky sea salt and garnish with parsley.
  3. Serve immediately with sour cream, garlic aioli, or any preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and transfer to a container once solid.
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