Description
These easy corn fritters are a delicious and crispy snack or side dish perfect for any meal. Made with fresh corn, aromatic spices, and green onions, they fry up golden and fluffy in just minutes. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients and Equipment: Assemble all the ingredients and necessary equipment such as mixing bowls, a whisk, and a frying pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the finely chopped green onions, then add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with the fresh corn kernels. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep fritters light.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat until the oil is shimmering and hot enough for frying.
- Fry Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter carefully into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Fresh corn provides the best flavor, but frozen corn works well if thawed.
- Keep the batter slightly lumpy for a fluffier texture.
- Adjust the seasoning with more or less cumin and paprika according to taste.
- Use a thermometer to keep oil temperature steady around 350°F (175°C) for even frying.
- These fritters are best served immediately but can be kept warm in a low oven if needed.
