Description
Sizzling corn fritters from Southern kitchens blend sweet corn kernels with crispy golden batter. Hearty and satisfying, these fritters offer a delightful taste of comfort that home cooks can easily create.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ cup (40 g / 1.4 oz) finely chopped green onions or chives
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1 oz) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- vegetable oil, for frying
- sour cream
- salsa
- honey
Instructions
- Blend Dry Base: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of seasoning elements.
- Create Liquid Foundation: Whisk egg and milk together in a separate container until smooth and well-integrated.
- Merge Wet and Dry Components: Gently fold liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a light, airy batter without overmixing.
- Incorporate Flavor Enhancers: Fold in corn kernels, green onions, and cheese, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high temperature until it shimmers and shows signs of readiness.
- Test Oil Temperature: Drop a small batter sample into oil – it should immediately sizzle and rise to the surface.
- Fry Fritters: Carefully spoon batter into hot oil, gently flattening each portion and allowing 2-3 minutes per side to achieve a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked fritters to paper towels to absorb excess oil, then plate immediately with preferred accompaniments like sour cream, salsa, or honey.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to keep fritters light and fluffy, avoiding tough, dense texture that occurs from aggressive mixing.
- Check Oil Temperature: Use medium heat and test readiness by dropping small batter bit – immediate sizzling indicates perfect frying temperature around 350-375°F.
- Drain Excess Oil: Place fritters on paper towels immediately after cooking to absorb surplus oil, maintaining crispy exterior and preventing greasiness.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or cornmeal for celiac-friendly version; replace dairy with plant-based milk for vegan adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg