Crispy Old Fashioned Cheesy Corn Fritters
Make classic, fluffy corn fritters with a crispy exterior and a hint of cheese. This recipe delivers golden brown results perfect for a snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: About 16 fritters
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) sweet corn kernels
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and egg until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and the sweet corn kernels.
- Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature for best results.
- Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure your oil temperature stays steady at 350 degrees F. If the oil is too cool, the fritters will absorb too much oil and become soggy.
- If you use frozen corn, make sure it is completely thawed and patted dry before adding it to the batter.
- For a sweeter flavor, increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 45