Corn Fritters

Name: Corn Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/3 cup milk; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Vegetable oil for frying

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Sweet summer corn fritters packed with cheddar and green onion.

Total time

35 min

Serves

16

Difficulty

Medium

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Essentials · serves 16

2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup milk 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Vegetable oil for frying

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The preparation

8 steps, about 35 minutes start to finish.

01
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
02
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
03
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.
04
Fold in corn kernels, green onions, and cheddar cheese.
05
Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
06
Drop batter by heaping spoonfuls into the hot oil, flattening slightly.
07
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
08
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with chipotle honey mayo.

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“Fold in the corn and cheese only after the batter just comes together, since overmixing turns the fritters dense. Give them room in the pan and don't flip until the first side is truly golden.”

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