Description
Cheesy Corn Fritters Recipe – Crispy and comforting fritters made with fresh corn and savory cheese. Quick, easy, and perfect for pleasing a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn) or frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for a hint of smokiness)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar provides the best flavor)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Batter In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined. This ensures your seasonings distribute evenly throughout the **Cheesy Corn Fritters**. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the milk and whisk until smooth. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Remember, a few lumps are perfectly fine – overmixing will make your fritters tough rather than tender.
- Step 2: Add Corn and Cheese Gently fold in the corn kernels, shredded cheese, diced bell pepper, green onions, and minced garlic. The key here is to distribute the ingredients evenly while maintaining a light touch. You want each bite of your corn fritters with cheese to contain a perfect balance of sweet corn, savory cheese, and aromatic vegetables. The batter should be thick enough to hold together when scooped – if it seems too wet, add another tablespoon of flour.
- Step 3: Fry to Golden Perfection Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (around 350°F/175°C). Working in batches, carefully drop 1/4 cup portions of the batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of the measuring cup. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until deeply golden brown and crispy. You’ll know they’re ready to flip when bubbles form around the edges and the bottoms are golden. Transfer your **Cheesy Corn Fritters** to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt while still hot.
- Step 4: Keep Warm and Serve To keep your fritters warm while cooking remaining batches, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven. This ensures everyone gets to enjoy hot, crispy **Cheesy Corn Fritters** at the same time. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience, garnished with additional chopped green onions or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams
- Fiber: 1.5 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 mg