Description
Savor the irresistible crunch of Cheesy Corn Fritters, perfect for gatherings or as a comforting snack. Each fritter combines sweet corn and gooey cheese, creating an explosion of flavor with every bite. These golden, crispy morsels are easy to make with minimal ingredients and are sure to impress your guests. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in corn kernels and green onions.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg