Best 8 Corn Fritters Using Fresh Corn Recipes

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Indulge in the golden delights of corn fritters, a culinary symphony where sweet corn kernels dance harmoniously within a crispy, savory batter. These delectable morsels, also known as hush puppies or corn cakes, are a staple in Southern cuisine, often gracing tables as a delightful side dish or a hearty appetizer.

Our journey into the world of corn fritters begins with a classic recipe that captures the essence of this beloved dish. Fresh corn kernels, the heart of this culinary creation, are carefully removed from their cobs, releasing their vibrant yellow hue and sweet, juicy flavor. These kernels are then combined with a symphony of ingredients that elevate their taste, including flour, eggs, milk, and a touch of baking powder for a light and fluffy texture.

For those seeking a more elevated experience, a gourmet corn fritter recipe awaits. This culinary masterpiece incorporates the tantalizing flavors of roasted red peppers and crumbled bacon, adding a smoky, savory dimension that will delight the senses. The addition of sharp cheddar cheese further enhances the richness of these fritters, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

If you're gluten-free, fret not, as we have a delightful recipe tailored to your dietary needs. This gluten-free corn fritter recipe uses almond flour and tapioca flour as the base, ensuring a crispy exterior and a tender, fluffy interior. The addition of fresh herbs like cilantro and chives imparts a vibrant freshness that complements the sweetness of the corn.

And for a delightful twist on the traditional, our vegan corn fritter recipe is an absolute must-try. This plant-based version uses a combination of chickpea flour and cornmeal to create a crispy, golden crust, while the addition of sweet corn, red onion, and jalapeño peppers adds a burst of flavor and a touch of heat.

No matter your taste preferences or dietary restrictions, our collection of corn fritter recipes has something for everyone. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the golden delights that await you in the world of corn fritters.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH SWEET CORN FRITTERS



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Unbelievably light, these fritters are best with fresh sweet corn. Great for breakfast and with ham or ribs. Serve with maple syrup. Easy to make too! My husband loves these and anticipates corn season.

Provided by Lee A Vazquez-fitzmaurice

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
2 eggs, separated
½ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 tablespoons cane syrup, or as desired

Steps:

  • Whisk flour and baking powder into a bowl and mix in corn kernels. Whisk egg yolks with cream in a small bowl and stir into the corn mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until fluffy and stiff peaks form in a separate bowl. Gently fold egg whites into the batter, retaining as much volume as possible.
  • Pour vegetable oil into a deep heavy skillet to a depth of 3 inches. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop fritters into the hot oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain fritters on paper towels and serve drizzled with cane syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 119.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CORN FRITTERS



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These delicious corn fritters are crunchy, crispy, and oh so satisfying. They make for a tasty appetizer or side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 cups yellow corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Honey, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and cayenne. Add milk and egg to flour mixture and stir together to create a batter. Add corn and fold to combine.
  • Heat 4 inches oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 375 degrees. Working in batches, using a small ice cream scoop or two spoons, drop batter by the tablespoon into the oil. Cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through and deep-golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; adjust heat as needed to keep oil temperature between 350 and 360 degrees. Transfer fritters to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Season to taste with salt, and serve immediately with honey.

CORN FRITTERS



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Nothing warms up a cool night like a plateful of old-time corn fritters! Dig in, these are delicious!

Provided by Joan Zaffary

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups oil for frying
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Beat together egg, milk, and melted shortening; stir into flour mixture. Mix in the corn kernels.
  • Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 224.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

FRESH CORN FRITTERS



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Fresh corn kernels, crumbled bacon and sour cream bring delicious flavor to these quick deep-fried corn fritters.

Provided by MarthaWhite(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     MarthaWhite®

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs large eggs
¼ cup sour cream
1 (7 ounce) package Martha White® Sweet Yellow Cornbread & Muffin Mix
1 cup fresh corn kernels, coarsely chopped
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in large bowl. Add sour cream, muffin mix, corn, bacon and ground red pepper. Stir just until blended.
  • Heat 1-inch of oil in deep fat fryer or skillet to 350 degrees F. or until batter sizzles when dropped into oil. Gently drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Turn and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until golden brown. Remove to drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 195.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CORN FRITTERS



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Corn Fritters are the best combination of savory tastes that are cooked to golden brown perfection! Crispy on the outside with a soft and tender inside, these are insanely delicious!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cups corn (fresh or canned)
1 1/2 cups flour
2 Tablespoons cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 Tablespoons chopped green onion
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. In a medium-sized bowl combine the corn, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, paprika, green onion, milk, and egg.
  • Drop the batter with a 1/4 cup slowly into the oil. Fry on each side until golden for 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove with a spatula and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CORN FRITTERS



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Make and share this Easy Corn Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 16 fritters, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup corn oil
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Mix together corn and egg. Add dry ingredients. Stir slowly to blend well; do not overbeat.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil, one layer at a time. Fry about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Drain on absorbent paper, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.4, Fat 56.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 1059.4, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 8.4

THE BEST FRESH CORN FRITTERS



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These are delightful explosions of taste, can be served with charred tomato salsa as an appie, as a side dish or even maple syrup for breakfast. I am including the charred tomato salsa but they are great all on their own too.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 26 small fritters

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
1/4 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt, more for sprinkling
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 cup fresh corn kernels, coarsely chopped (from about 1 large or 2 small ears of corn)
1 -1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 lb fresh ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium)
1 unpeeled garlic clove
1/2 medium chipotle from a can chipotle chile in adobo
kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Salsa:.
  • Position an oven rack about 4 inches below the broiler and heat the broiler on high. Arrange the tomatoes and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the tomatoes are charred on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn the tomatoes and garlic and char on the second side, about 2 minutes longer. Let cool. Peel the tomatoes and garlic, discarding the skins and saving any juices that are released.
  • In a blender, briefly purée the tomatoes and their juices, the garlic, chipotle chile, and 1/2 teaspoons salt-it needn't be perfectly smooth.
  • In a medium, heavy-based saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When a drop of the puréed tomato mixture sizzles when added, pour in the remaining purée. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Adjust the heat to an active simmer and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until reduced to a scant cup and thickened to a sauce consistency, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the cilantro and the lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Serve at room temperature.
  • Fritters:.
  • In a medium bowl, stir the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the milk, sour cream, and eggs. With a rubber spatula, gently stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until just blended. Stir in the corn. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 200°F.
  • Pour the oil into a small, heavy frying pan, preferably cast iron, to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat over medium heat until it's hot enough that a small dollop of batter sizzles when added. With a spring-lever miniature ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, scoop up a ball of the batter and gently release it into the hot oil. Add three or four more balls of batter to the hot oil, taking care not to crowd the pan. Reduce the heat to medium low so that the fritters cook gently. When golden brown on the bottom and barely cooked around the top edge, after 1 to 2 minutes, use a slotted spatula to turn the fritters and cook until golden on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
  • Transfer the fritters to a wire rack set over a baking sheet, sprinkle generously with salt, and keep warm in the oven. Continue to cook the remaining batter in small batches, adding more oil as needed to maintain the 1/2-inch depth. Serve right away with the salsa.

SAVORY CORN FRITTERS



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These corn fritters use fresh, whole kernels, mixed with spices, scallions and a simple batter. Corn fritters come in many types, from the cornmeal-based, deep-fried hush puppies, to the more patty-shaped, pan-fried fritters. Pan-seared in hot oil until crisp, these patty-like fritters contain Cheddar, which adds creaminess while still allowing the crunchy corn kernels to provide a pop of sweet flavor and texture with each bite. Fritters make an excellent side for a cookout, as they stand up to smoky barbecue flavors and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Leftovers make an excellent breakfast, with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt on top.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     finger foods, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 18 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup chopped scallion greens
1 cup sharp Cheddar, shredded
Vegetable oil, coconut oil or shortening, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and ground cayenne. Whisk in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Stir in the corn, scallions and Cheddar.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low and add enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the skillet.
  • Once the oil is shimmering hot, add a heaping tablespoon of the batter to the skillet. Use the back of the spoon to flatten it into a round patty. Repeat to fry 3 to 4 fritters at once. Fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes, then cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add more oil as needed.
  • Remove from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all fritters are fried. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn: Fresh corn is key to making delicious corn fritters. If you can, use corn that has been picked within the last day or two.
  • Grate the corn kernels: Grating the corn kernels will help to release their natural sugars and starches, which will make for a more flavorful fritter.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the fritters tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the fritters over medium heat: Medium heat will help to prevent the fritters from burning and ensure that they cook evenly throughout.
  • Serve the fritters hot: Corn fritters are best served hot, straight out of the pan. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey butter, maple syrup, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Corn fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect corn fritters every time. So next time you have some fresh corn on hand, give this recipe a try!

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