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A stack of crispy Corn Fritters on a white plate, garnished with green onions.

Corn Fritters

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 2 teaspoons green onion chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 small jalapeño minced
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sour cream for serving optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
    Combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices for Corn Fritters.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg, butter, and milk together. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
    Mixing egg and milk for Corn Fritters batter.
  • Fold the corn kernels, green onion, and jalapeño into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed.
    Folding corn, green onion, and jalapeño into corn fritters batter.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom.
  • Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
    Cooking Corn Fritters in a skillet, with one fritter golden brown and two still pale.
  • Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sour cream and green onions sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 871mgFiber: 3g
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