Description
Crispy, golden, and loaded with sweet corn, these old-fashioned corn fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. With a crunchy exterior and a soft, tender inside, they’re perfect for satisfying a craving for something comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the corn kernels and melted butter.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Notes
To make these fritters healthier, you can try baking them instead of frying. Place spoonfuls of the batter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
If making gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, ensuring all ingredients, including the baking powder, are gluten-free.
Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place fritters on a baking sheet at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or heat in a skillet over medium heat for a couple of minutes per side to retain crispiness.
Fritters can be frozen by placing cooled fritters in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze for 2 hours, then transferring to a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
