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Corn Fritters

Corn fritters are crispy, golden-brown bites made from sweet corn folded into a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk. They are pan-fried until crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a rustic, imperfect look that makes each batch unique and cozy. Perfect as comfort food, they invite improvisation with herbs, spices, and optional add-ins for a personalized touch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen, drained well
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying, neutral oil preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cast iron pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  2. Add the beaten egg and milk to the dry mixture. Gently fold everything together until just combined; the batter should be thick but scoopable.
  3. Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat until shimmering and hot, with gentle bubbling when tested.
  4. Using a spoon or measuring cup, dollop about 2-3 tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, gently flattening each fritter with the back of the spoon.
  5. Cook the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy around the edges, with a tender, moist interior.
  6. Use a spatula to carefully flip the fritters, maintaining gentle pressure to keep their rustic shape. Adjust heat if they brown too quickly.
  7. Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  8. Allow the fritters to rest for a minute, then serve immediately while hot and crispy, optionally garnished with herbs or a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

For extra flavor, fold in chopped herbs or a pinch of smoked paprika into the batter. To keep fritters crispy, serve immediately or reheat in a hot skillet.