Corn Fritters are the perfect golden brown, crispy cakes that are great for any meal or snack. Sure to please the pickiest of crowds.
These Corn Fritters make a delicious Appetizer or dinner side dish especially in the summer time. For more tasty veggie fritters, check out my recipes for Zucchini Patties and Latkes.
Sabrina’s Corn Fritter Recipe
You can make crispy, savory Corn Fritters any time of year to go with any meal. They taste great on the side of a savory breakfast like eggs and bacon, or as a party appetizer with sauce to dip on the side. I especially like them with my favorite summer dishes like Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp or Cuban Mojo Grilled Chicken. If you want to cut down on your fat intake, I’ve got an air fryer version below the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn , warmed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil , for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, sugar and cayenne pepper.
- Add in milk, egg and butter, whisk well to combine.
- Stir in thawed corn.
- Add vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium heat.
- Using ¼ cup measure add corn batter to skillet, spread into an even circle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Chef’s Note
If your Corn Fritters are turning out soggy, it means that there’s too much liquid in the recipe. To avoid this, thaw and dry the frozen corn kernels before adding them to the recipe. When you mix everything together, the batter will be slightly clumpy and not completely smooth. If you have a silky batter consistency, then there’s too much liquid in the mixture. I also make sure that I don’t overcrowd the pan when frying for the best crispness.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes you can, but I do recommend serving them fresh. The quickest way to reheat is in 15-second intervals in the microwave. However, this won’t maintain their crispy texture. To keep them crisp, I’d recommend heating them in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then place in a single layer on a baking sheet and reheat for 10-15 minutes.
How to Store
- Serve: Don’t leave homemade out at room temperature for more than two hours.
- Store: You can put leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Place in a freezer bag or another freezer-safe container with parchment paper between the layers of fritters. They’ll stay good frozen for up to 3 months. Then let them thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating them in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Combine the Corn Fritter batter according to the original recipe.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, and spray the paper with cooking oil.
- Scoop the corn mixture into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
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