Description
These Easy Corn Fritters are golden, crispy, and packed with fresh corn flavor, complemented by aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. Perfect as a snack or side dish, they’re quick to prepare and delicious served warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Frying
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients and Equipment: Collect all ingredients along with a mixing bowl, whisk, and frying pan to prepare for making the fritters.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and finely chopped green onions together. Then add this to the dry mixture along with the fresh corn kernels. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to over-mix to keep fritters light.
- Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it shimmers, indicating it is hot enough for frying.
- Fry the Fritters: Using a tablespoon, carefully drop portions of the batter into the hot oil. Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or condiment.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when possible for the best flavor; frozen corn can be thawed and drained before use.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve fritters immediately for best texture; they can be kept warm in a low oven if needed.
- Optional: add finely diced red bell pepper or jalapeño for extra color and spice.
