Description
Cheesy Corn Fritters are a delightful blend of sweet corn and gooey cheese, creating the perfect crispy snack or appetizer. With their golden crust and irresistible aroma, these fritters are sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make for a fantastic addition to backyard barbecues or cozy movie nights. Gather your friends and family, because once you start frying these golden delights, everyone will be reaching for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or 1 cup canned corn)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (approximately 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Shuck fresh corn or drain canned corn, and chop green onions.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add eggs to the dry mixture and whisk until smooth. Gently fold in corn and green onions.
- Fold in shredded cheese carefully to keep pockets of cheese intact.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain fritters on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg