Description
Delight in these cheesy corn fritters that are easy to make and perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chives if using.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional chives or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the batter.
- Substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack or feta for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg