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Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters are delicious gently fried golden-brown treats that showcase the natural sweetness and texture of corn kernels with a savory batter. They are best served hot and can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword: Corn Fritters
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) corn kernels, drained (about 3 cups kernels)
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (33 g) chopped green onions
  • ½ cup (56.5 g) mild cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  • To a large bowl, add corn, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, eggs, whole milk, green onions, and cheese. Mix until combined.
  • To a large skillet over medium heat, add ½ inch of oil.* Once hot, use a 3-tablespoon scoop to add fritter batter to the pan in batches of 3 or 4, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Flatten the tops so that each fritter is about 3 inches wide.
  • Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through. Place the cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

*Oven and Air Fryer Instructions
Oven:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Drop the fritter batter onto the lined baking sheet, flattening the tops.
  3. Spray the tops of the fritters with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 22 minutes, flipping the fritters over after 12 minutes. The fritters should be golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve immediately.
Air Fryer:
  1. Line the basket of the air fryer with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Drop the fritter batter onto the parchment paper, pressing them down to flatten. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
  3. Spray the tops of the fritters with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Air fry at 390°F for 14 minutes, flipping them halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 204kcal