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    Corn Fritters Recipe & Video

    Oct 12, 2021 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These easy Corn Fritters are sweet, delicate, and filling. They can be prepared with fresh, frozen, or canned corn. Simple recipe – great taste!

    Corn Fritters on a marble board

    Made with sweet corn, bell pepper, herbs, eggs, and flour, these corn fritters are bursting with flavor and hold their shape well. Kids and adults love them, and they make a great snack or a light lunch.

    Now that I’ve inspired you to make these Corn Fritters, let’s get to down to basics.

    What Kind of Corn to Use?

    These can be made with fresh, frozen (and thawed), or canned corn with great success.

    • If using fresh corn, just slice the corn off the cob with a small sharp knife, turning the ear as you go.
    • If using frozen corn kernels, thaw them first, by putting them in a sieve and running them under warm water.
    • If using canned corn, drain the liquid using a strainer.
    Corn Fritters from inside

    Main Ingredients

    Flour. Use regular all-purpose flour.

    Baking Powder. Gives a nice lift to the fritters.

    Egg. Can substitute with "flax-egg" for vegan option.

    Corn. Use fresh, frozen (and thawed), or canned corn.

    Bell Pepper. Jalapeno can be used instead, for a bit of spiciness.

    Parsley. Cilantro or dill can be used instead.

    Chives. Or scallions.

    Olive Oil. I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil, but any oil will do.

    Salt & Pepper.

    How to Make Corn Fritters

    1. Prepare the batter by whisking together the flour, baking powder, egg, and water in a medium bowl. When the batter is smooth, add the olive oil, salt, and pepper and mix well.

    making the flour mixture for the fritters

    2. To the batter, add the corn, bell pepper, parsley, and chives. Mix it well and set aside.

    making the batter for the fritters

    3. Heat up a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil onto it. Once the oil is hot, add one heaping tablespoon at a time of the corn mixture, and flatten out the tops slightly to make the fritters even. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, reduce the heat.

    frying corn fritters in olive oil
    Corn Fritters on the Skillet

    How to Store and Reheat Corn Fritters

    Store the fritters in an airtight container. They can last in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, just microwave or reheat on the stove for a few minutes.

    How to Make these Fritters Healthier

    If you’d like to save some calories and make these fritters healthier, I suggest baking them instead of frying. To do that, you can:

    a) Lightly spray a non-stick muffin tin with oil, and divide the corn mixture between the 12 muffin cups. Bake for about 15 minutes at 350°F.

    or

    b) Lay parchment paper on a cookie sheet and add a heaping tablespoon of the corn mixture. Bake for about 15 minutes at 350°F. Baking these corn fritters on parchment paper means we don’t need oil to keep them from sticking.

    Corn Fritters from up close

    What to Serve with Corn Fritters

    Serve these fritters with a fresh salad on the side for a filling and healthy lunch. Or serve these as a snack with a dipping sauce on the side. Here are some dipping sauce ideas:

    • Tzatziki (Low Fat Yogurt & Cucumber Dip)
    • Copycat Outback Bloom Sauce
    • Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce
    • Yogurt
    • Sour Cream

    You'll also enjoy these recipes:

    • Broccoli Fritters
    • Cauliflower Fritters
    • Vegetable Fritters
    • Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    Video Tutorial

    Corn Fritters

    Tania Sheff
    These easy Corn Fritters are sweet, delicate, and filling. They can be prepared with fresh, frozen, or canned corn. Simple recipe – great taste!
    4.63 from 67 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 369 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tsp. baking powder
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or canned
    • 1 medium bell pepper seeded and diced
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • ¼ cup chopped chives
    • ½ tsp. salt or to taste
    • ½ tsp. pepper or to taste
    • olive oil for frying about 3-4 tablespoons

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the batter by whisking together the flour, baking powder, egg, and water in a medium bowl. When the batter is smooth, add the olive oil, salt, and pepper and mix well.
    • To the batter, add the corn, bell pepper, parsley, and chives. Mix it well and set aside.
    • Heat up a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil onto it. Once the oil is hot, add one heaping tablespoon at a time of the corn mixture, and flatten out the tops slightly to make the fritters even. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, reduce the heat.

    Notes

    HOW TO MAKE THESE FRITTERS HEALTHIER

    If you’d like to save some calories and make these fritters healthier, I suggest baking them instead of frying. To do that, you can:
    a) Lightly spray a non-stick muffin tin with oil, and divide the corn mixture between the 12 muffin cups. Bake for about 15 minutes at 350°F.
    or
    b) Lay parchment paper on a cookie sheet and add a heaping tablespoon of the corn mixture. Bake for about 15 minutes at 350°F. Baking these corn fritters on parchment paper means we don’t need oil to keep them from sticking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2868IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

    This recipe was inspired by Gordon Ramsay.

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    Comments

    1. Sam says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      Hi!

      Is there a substitute for egg 🙂

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        December 16, 2022 at 11:43 am

        HI Sam! I think the egg could be left out in this recipe, although I haven't tried it this way. Let me know if you do!

        Reply
    2. Geeta says

      June 30, 2022 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      I made this in the airfryer today ! Was really yummy 😋 with some sweet chill sauce for dipping . I had to reduce the amount of water as I was airfrying it . Took approximately 8 ‐10 mins

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        July 02, 2022 at 11:48 am

        Perfect! Thanks for sharing, Geeta!

        Reply
    3. Diane says

      August 10, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      I like to make a recipe as written the first time I make it but had some Vidalia onion and fresh grated Parmesan cheese to use up. So I added 1/4 cup diced onion and 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan to the recipe. They were delicious with fresh corn cut from the cob, but I’ll definitely be making them when it’s not corn season by using frozen corn. Thanks for the great recipe!!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        August 10, 2021 at 11:38 pm

        Thank you so much, Diane!

        Reply
    4. Renée Daling says

      August 08, 2021 at 6:06 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! In fact scrumptious!!!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        August 08, 2021 at 12:30 pm

        Thank you so much, Renee!

        Reply
    5. Beth says

      June 05, 2021 at 9:38 pm

      Hi! Are the nutrition details for the entire recipe or per serving (6 fritters)? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        June 13, 2021 at 11:02 am

        Hi Beth! The whole recipe makes 2 servings. Just divide the total amount of fritters by two to see the serving size. Happy cooking!

        Reply
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