Description
Delicious and crispy American-style corn fritters made from a simple batter of corn kernels, flour, and cornmeal, fried to golden perfection. These fritters are the perfect appetizer or snack, featuring tender kernels of corn mixed with green onions, lightly sweetened and seasoned, then pan-fried for a crunchy outside and soft inside.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned drained, or frozen thawed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly, then add the milk and melted unsalted butter, mixing until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the fritters light and tender.
- Add corn and green onions: Fold in the corn kernels and finely chopped green onions carefully into the batter to distribute evenly without overworking.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, gently flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve warm: Serve the corn fritters warm, optionally accompanied by honey butter, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the fritters remain light and tender.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the natural sweetness of the corn used.
- Serve with honey butter, sour cream, or a dipping sauce of your choice for added flavor.
