GREEN CHILE CORN FRITTERS

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This is a crispy side dish, appetizer or snack to add to a Mexican meal. The corn fritters also go well with chili or soup. I usually have all the ingredients on hand, too. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
Oil for deep-fat frying
Sriracha mayonnaise or condiment of your choice, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Let stand 5 minutes. Fold in corn and green chiles., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with desired condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.