Best 9 Fiesta Corn Fritters Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our tantalizing Fiesta Corn Fritters. These golden-brown morsels, bursting with vibrant flavors, are a harmonious blend of sweet corn, savory cheese, and a touch of zesty jalapeño. Each bite offers a symphony of textures, from the crispy exterior to the soft and fluffy interior.

Accompanying these delectable fritters are three sensational dipping sauces, each adding its own unique dimension to the experience. The creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce offers a cooling balance to the heat of the fritters, while the tangy Tomatillo Salsa adds a refreshing brightness. For those who crave a bolder kick, the Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce delivers an irresistible smoky heat.

Whether you're hosting a fiesta or simply craving a taste of authentic Mexican flavors, these Fiesta Corn Fritters are sure to be a hit. Gather your ingredients and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY CORN FRITTERS



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Celebrate summer with a quick and easy recipe for corn fritters that can be made with fresh or frozen corn kernels.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups corn kernels (See Kelly's Note)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup heavy cream
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sliced scallions, for serving
Sour cream or garlic aioli, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stir in the eggs and heavy cream until the batter is well-combined.
  • Line a plate with paper towels. Coat the bottom of a large sauté pan with vegetable oil and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of the corn batter into the pan, spreading it lightly into a flat, circular shape. Cook the fritters for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip them once and cook them an additional 3 minutes until they're golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the fritters to the paper towel-lined plate, season them immediately with salt and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • Garnish the corn fritters with scallions and serve them with sour cream or garlic aioli for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FIESTA CORN FRITTERS



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These fried corn fritters with a Mexican twist are perfect for game day - easy and addictive! I love to serve them with a cold beer or soda to my family and friends on game weekends. Football is a big deal here in Texas, but we always like to add a Mexican twist to our Southern favorites. This recipe combines traditional corn...

Provided by Carilyn Johnson

Categories     Other Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 c milk
1 large egg
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 medium jalapenos, fresh, chopped (deveined and seeded)
1 c corn, canned (drained)
1/2 c cotija cheese or mild feta
1 c sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 small lime (optional)
2 c vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Make batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Set aside. Mix milk, egg and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients. Blend well.
  • 2. Add chopped jalapenos (deveined and seeded), corn, and cheese to batter. Stir until just blended.
  • 3. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry on each side until golden brown (about 1 minute per side). Drain on a paper towel.
  • 4. Mix sour cream, chili powder and juice of one lime (optional). Dip Fiesta Corn Fritters into creamy sauce.

CORN FRITTERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 3/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon each baking powder and pepper in a bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup milk and 2 eggs in another bowl; stir in the flour mixture. Add 2 cups corn, 1/4 cup each chopped cilantro and scallions, 1 chopped jalapeno and the zest and juice of 1/2 lime. Cook 1/4 cupfuls in a skillet with olive oil, 2 minutes per side. Serve with Greek yogurt.

CORN FRITTERS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (if using frozen, thaw)
2 tablespoons canola oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, smoked paprika, baking powder, salt, pepper, buttermilk and egg. Cook's Note: If the batter is too thick, add more buttermilk.
  • Add the butter to a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once foamy, add the shallots and green onions and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the corn and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cooked vegetables into the batter mixture.
  • Wipe out the skillet and add 2 tablespoons canola oil. Once the skillet is hot, spoon out the batter in 1/4-cup scoops. Cook on each side until golden and crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and sprinkle with salt.

FIESTA CORN AND BEANS



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Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one. The dollop of yogurt is a cool, creamy finishing touch. -Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Plain yogurt and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes and seasonings., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Serve with yogurt and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EDDIE'S FAVORITE FIESTA CORN



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When sweet corn is available, I love making this splurge of a side dish. Frozen corn works, but taste as you go and add sugar if needed. -Anthony Bolton, Bellevue, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
5 cups fresh or frozen super sweet corn
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, optional
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add corn, red pepper and yellow pepper to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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

FIESTA CORN



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Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
5 cups fresh or frozen corn
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 minutes longer., Add corn; cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Stir in salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CORN FRITTERS



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During the Depression, we made do with what we had. Mother always looked for ways to add variety to our meals, and these corn fritters were her special treat. She served them as a bread or a vegetable. No matter how they were presented, their hearty taste complemented any meal. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 egg, separated
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and paprika. In another bowl, beat egg yolk; stir in corn. Add to flour mixture and mix well. Beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into flour mixture. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into oil; fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Add a variety of spices and herbs to the batter to taste, such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
  • Be sure to heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the fritters, or they will not cook evenly.
  • Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Fiesta corn fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that is packed with flavor, give fiesta corn fritters a try. You won't be disappointed!

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