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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Side Dishes » Corn Fritters

    Published: June 17, 2021 / Updated: June 18, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Corn Fritters

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    stack of corn fritters with text overlay
    stack of corn fritters with text overlay
    stack of corn fritters with text overlay

    Crispy corn fritters are warm, comforting bites of love. With tangy scallions and cheddar cheese, this is easy, fast comfort food you'll love to eat for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

    stack of corn fritters

    This recipe for Crispy Corn Fritters is a delicious way to enjoy corn! Whether feasting on fresh, in-season summer sweet corn, or defrosting some frozen corn kernels.

    They're known more as a Southern food here in the United States. But I've seen them on restaurant menus all over the country. Fritters are so homey and comforting, and they can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish.

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why you'll love these corn fritters
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 🌽 Recipe FAQs
    • 🧊 Storage tips
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🌽 More corn recipes
    • Corn Fritters

    🌟 Why you'll love these corn fritters

    • They are pan-fried to crispy deliciousness.
    • You can make these in under 30 minutes.
    • The recipe calls for easy-to-find, simple ingredients.
    • You can jazz these up with all your favorite toppings or simply enjoy them with a side of sour cream or ranch.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    mixing corn into corn fritter batter
    two egg yolks with batter
    adding milk to batter

    Step 1 - In a large bowl, stir together the corn, flour, sugar, baking powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then whisk in the milk.

    mixing corn fritter batter
    mixing corn fritter batter

    Step 2 - Sprinkle in the green onions and cheddar cheese, and stir to combine.

    scoop of corn fritter batter
    frying corn fritter in pan
    frying corn fritters in pan

    Step 3 - Heat about ½ inch of oil in a frying pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, use an ice cream scoop or large serving spoon to scoop up about 2 tablespoons of the batter. Then gently drop the mound of batter into the pan. Repeat until you have three or four in the pan. Then use the back of a wooden spoon or a spatula to lightly flatten each fritter mound equally.

    Step 4 - Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Just until the outside is golden brown and crispy. Remove the cooked fritters and transfer to a plate covered with paper towels. Then repeat the process with another batch and continue until you've used all of the batter.

    stack of corn fritters

    Serve immediately topped with sour cream, bacon, additional green onions, additional shredded cheese, if using.

    🌽 Recipe FAQs

    Can you keep fritter batter overnight?

    Yes! You can mix the batter up one day in advance, then cover tightly and refrigerate until you are ready to cook them the next day. Since cold batter actually can result in crispier fritters, there's no need to take the batter out until your pan is hot and you're ready to cook.

    Why are my fritters not crispy?

    If your batter is too thick, the corn fritters will likely not be able to crisp up evenly throughout. Make sure that your fritter batter is mixed to a nice, creamy consistency.

    How can you tell if fritters are cooked?

    If fritters are not too thick, you'll know that they are cooked when the outside has changed to a darker, golden brown color all the way across.

    What do I serve with corn fritters?

    These are delicious served with sour cream, bacon, more cheddar cheese and green onions.

    🧊 Storage tips

    Make-ahead: you can make the batter one day in advance. Keep the batter refrigerated in an airtight container until you are ready to fry the fritters.

    Refrigerate or freeze: allow cooked fritters to cool to room temperature. Then place in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Or, freeze for up to two months.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    stack of corn fritters with bacon

    These crispy corn fritters are great any time of day!

    Make them for breakfast with breakfast sausage and salsa eggs. Enjoy them for lunch with a Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad. Or eat them up for dinner as a side dish to Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta, Instant Pot Seafood Jambalaya, or New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp and Scallops.

    🌽 More corn recipes

    Try one of these other yummy corn dishes!

    • Creamy confetti corn side dish recipe
      Creamy Confetti Corn
    • summer slaw
      Summer Slaw with Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes
    • Seared Scallops and Corn in white bowl
      Seared Scallops with Corn and Longganisa
    • tray of seafood, corn, sausage low country boil with blue background and red and white towel
      Low Country Boil Foil Packets

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    two corn fritters in a stack.

    Corn Fritters

    5 from 6 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These pan-fried corn fritters are delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 340kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 3 cups corn, fresh or thawed from frozen
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup milk
    • 3 stalks green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • vegetable oil for frying
    • crumbled cooked bacon, additional sliced green onions, sour cream (optional, for serving)

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, stir together the corn, flour, sugar, baking powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
    • Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then whisk in the milk. Sprinkle in the green onions and cheddar cheese, and stir to combine.
    • Heat about ½ inch of oil in a frying pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, use an ice cream scoop or large serving spoon to scoop up about 2 tablespoons of the batter and gently drop it into the pan. Repeat until you have three or four in the pan, and use the back of a wooden spoon or a spatula to lightly flatten each fritter mound equally.
    • Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, just until the outside is golden brown and crispy. Remove the cooked fritters and transfer to a plate covered with paper towels. Then repeat the process with another batch and continue until you've used all of the batter.
    • Serve immediately topped with sour cream, bacon, additional green onions, additional shredded cheese, if using.

    Notes

    Storage tips: store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigetate for up to 4 days. You can also store in freezer-safe bags or containers and freeze for up to one month.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Suja MD says

        July 10, 2022 at 11:41 am

        5 stars
        Delicious yet simple recipe that the whole family loved. Can’t wait to make it again!

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      2. Claudia Lamascolo says

        July 10, 2022 at 7:50 am

        5 stars
        Oh these look and sounds delicious and I will try them this week! thanks for posting we love corn fritters

        Reply
      3. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

        July 10, 2022 at 3:39 am

        5 stars
        My family love corn fritters and I love the idea of adding the bacon too.

        Reply
      4. Dannii says

        July 10, 2022 at 3:02 am

        5 stars
        We love these and they always go down well with my kids too.

        Reply
      5. Amy Nash says

        July 10, 2022 at 12:16 am

        5 stars
        We loved these corn fritters with the fresh, sweet corn we picked up from the farmer's market! They were easy and super tasty. I think they will be a new summer tradition!

        Reply

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