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These corn fritters are sweet corn kernels combined with cheese, eggs, and flour, then fried until golden brown. Serve with sour cream or maple syrup for the ultimate appetizer.
Why I Love These Easy Corn Fritters
- It’s super easy to make. It took about 30 minutes from start to finish.
- They’re cheesy, crispy, sweet, and absolutely delicious.
- Economical and perfect for a large crowd.
Ingredient Notes
Corn – You can use any type of corn for this recipe. Fresh, canned, or frozen corn works perfectly.
Jalapeno – I discarded the membrane and seeds but if you like it spicy, add some seeds to the corn mixture.
Cheese – I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese but feel free to use any type of cheese you have on hand.
Top Tips
- Cook the corn fritters over medium-low heat for 2 minutes on each side.
- If you want to make them sweeter, add more sugar!
What Is The Difference Between Corn Fritters And Hush Puppies?
Hushpuppies are shaped like golf-sized balls while corn fritters look more like pancakes. Also, hushpuppies consist of a corn meal-based dough while corn fritters consist of actual corn kernels.
What Can I Serve These With?
I like to serve these as an appetizer or a snack. However, you may certainly serve it with garlic butter steak tips and creamy mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality meal.
Storage
Place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels , fresh, frozen, or canned.
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper , deseeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup scallions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt , or to taste
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar , or to taste
- 2 eggs
- oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, corn, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, whole milk, and sugar. Mix well. Fold in the cheese, scallions, and jalapeno peppers.
- Heat about 2 tbsp of oil in a small skillet. Add about 1/4 cup of the corn mixture to the skillet and flatten it a bit. Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Enjoy with sour cream, maple syrup, or on its own.
Notes
- Cook the corn fritters over medium-low heat for 2 minutes on each side.
- If you want to make them sweeter, add more sugar!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
