Description
Delightful and versatile cheesy corn fritters that are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light main course, bringing comfort and joy to every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (cut off the cob or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
- Optional: diced jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: Cut it off the cob or drain canned corn.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, then add corn, cheese, green onions, and herbs.
- Bring it together: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Heat your skillet: Heat oil over medium until shimmering.
- Cook the fritters: Drop batter into hot oil, flatten slightly, and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Place fritters on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
Maintain the right oil temperature for crispy fritters. Let batter rest for 10-15 minutes for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Corn fritters, Cheesy fritters, Comfort food, Appetizer, Vegetarian recipe
