Description
Indulge in the irresistible joy of cheesy corn fritters! These golden, crispy bites are filled with melted cheese and sweet corn, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these fritters can bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them in one place.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs and combine with corn kernels and green onions.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese followed by the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg