Corn Fritters
These Corn Fritters feature fresh corn kernels mixed into a simple batter. Serve with a side of sour cream for a delicious summer side dish or appetizer!
Servings: 8 fritters
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup chopped green onions plus more for garnishing, can substitute fresh chives
- 1⅔ cups fresh corn see note
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
- {Optional} sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder; stir until well combined.
- Using a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter and milk.
- Pour liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Add green onions and corn; stir until just combined.
- Using a large cast-iron skillet, add oil and place over medium-low heat.
- Once oil is hot, drop ~¼ cup of batter into skillet. Use the back of a spoon to spread the batter out into a thinner layer. Cook fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. (Note: Cook fritters in batches depending on the size of skillet.)
- Transfer cooked fritters to a wire baking rack to cool slightly.
- Serve warm or room temperature. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving.
- {Optional} Serve with sour cream on side.
Notes
This will be ~3 medium ears of fresh corn. You can also substitute frozen corn or (1) 15-oz. can of whole-kernel corn. If using canned corn, make sure to drain and rinse corn before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
