Best Basic Corn Fritters Recipes

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EASY CORN FRITTERS



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These easy homemade corn fritters are a hit for breakfast or as an appetizer. Whether made with leftover corn, creamed corn or frozen corn they are a hit every time!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Breakfast     Side Dish

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornmeal
1 egg
1 green onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon jalapeno (minced)
⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt & pepper to taste
2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or leftover corn on the cob)
½ cup Monterey jack cheese
¼ cup milk (or more if needed)
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, egg, onion, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Add salt to taste. Stir in corn and cheese.
  • Add milk a little bit at a time if needed to make a moist mixture that can still hold its shape. You may not need all of the milk.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the corn mixture onto the hot oil and gently flatten with a spatula.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden, flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CORN FRITTERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 3/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon each baking powder and pepper in a bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup milk and 2 eggs in another bowl; stir in the flour mixture. Add 2 cups corn, 1/4 cup each chopped cilantro and scallions, 1 chopped jalapeno and the zest and juice of 1/2 lime. Cook 1/4 cupfuls in a skillet with olive oil, 2 minutes per side. Serve with Greek yogurt.

CORN FRITTERS



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Corn Fritters are the best combination of savory tastes that are cooked to golden brown perfection! Crispy on the outside with a soft and tender inside, these are insanely delicious!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cups corn (fresh or canned)
1 1/2 cups flour
2 Tablespoons cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 Tablespoons chopped green onion
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. In a medium-sized bowl combine the corn, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, paprika, green onion, milk, and egg.
  • Drop the batter with a 1/4 cup slowly into the oil. Fry on each side until golden for 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove with a spatula and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CORN FRITTERS



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Nothing warms up a cool night like a plateful of old-time corn fritters! Dig in, these are delicious!

Provided by Joan Zaffary

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups oil for frying
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Beat together egg, milk, and melted shortening; stir into flour mixture. Mix in the corn kernels.
  • Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 224.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

FRESH SWEET CORN FRITTERS



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Unbelievably light, these fritters are best with fresh sweet corn. Great for breakfast and with ham or ribs. Serve with maple syrup. Easy to make too! My husband loves these and anticipates corn season.

Provided by Lee A Vazquez-fitzmaurice

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
2 eggs, separated
½ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 tablespoons cane syrup, or as desired

Steps:

  • Whisk flour and baking powder into a bowl and mix in corn kernels. Whisk egg yolks with cream in a small bowl and stir into the corn mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until fluffy and stiff peaks form in a separate bowl. Gently fold egg whites into the batter, retaining as much volume as possible.
  • Pour vegetable oil into a deep heavy skillet to a depth of 3 inches. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop fritters into the hot oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain fritters on paper towels and serve drizzled with cane syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 119.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CORN FRITTERS



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During the Depression, we made do with what we had. Mother always looked for ways to add variety to our meals, and these corn fritters were her special treat. She served them as a bread or a vegetable. No matter how they were presented, their hearty taste complemented any meal. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 egg, separated
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and paprika. In another bowl, beat egg yolk; stir in corn. Add to flour mixture and mix well. Beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into flour mixture. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into oil; fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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QUICK AND EASY CORN FRITTERS



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 15 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups corn kernels (see Cook's Note)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup heavy cream
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sliced scallions, for serving
Sour cream or aioli, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the eggs and heavy cream until the batter is well combined.
  • Line a plate with paper towels. Coat the bottom of a large saute pan with oil and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of the corn batter into the pan, spreading it lightly into a flat, circular shape. Cook the fritters until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the fritters to the paper towel-lined plate, season them immediately with salt and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • Garnish the corn fritters with the scallions and serve them with sour cream or aioli for dipping.

EASY FRESH CORN FRITTERS



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Excellent with fresh corn when it's in season!

Provided by Anna Silvani-Morrison

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 ⅔ cups fresh corn kernels
3 egg yolks, beaten
¼ cup sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground red pepper
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
  • Mix corn, egg yolks, flour, salt, and red pepper together in a large bowl; fold beaten egg whites into the corn mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop corn mixture into hot oil by the tablespoonful in several spots without crowding the pan; cook until browned and set, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 232.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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