Description
These Cheesy Corn Fritters are a delicious appetizer or snack that’s perfect for summer gatherings or as a tasty treat any time of year. Packed with sweet corn, gooey cheese, and savory seasonings, these fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons milk
Optional Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk, then stir into the corn mixture until just combined.
- Add Cheeses: Fold in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and green onions.
- Fry Fritters: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, drop batter into the oil, flatten slightly, and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute canned corn (drained) for fresh or frozen.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicier kick, or use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
