Corn Fritters
Corn Fritters - crispy little cakes with lots of fresh corn kernels, onions, and cheddar cheese. A sweet and savory side dish that is easy to make and great all year round!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together corn, flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour in beaten egg and milk. Stir until you have a thick batter.
- Fold in onion, garlic, and cheddar cheese until everything is evenly blended.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, about 350ºF, carefully add about 1/4 cup of batter to oil. Gently press down to flatten them. You can cook 4-5 at a time, depending on the size of your pan.
- Cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel. Continue with remaining batter. Best served warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
