Description
Cheesy Corn Fritters are a delightful and irresistible snack that combines the natural sweetness of corn with gooey cheese, creating crispy bites that everyone will love. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a quick appetizer, these fritters offer a satisfying crunch and burst of flavor in every bite. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these crowd-pleasers that are customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces or as part of a vibrant platter for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: If using fresh corn, cut it off the cob.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs and stir in corn, cheese, and green onions.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Heat oil: Preheat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each). Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (40g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg