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4.80 from 30 votes

Corn Fritters Recipe

These easy corn fritters are made with fresh corn, onion, green pepper, buttermilk, and cheddar, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. Serve them hot with sour cream!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: soul food, Southern
Servings: 6 fritters
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen corn kernels that have been thawed)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 7 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp yellow corn meal
  • 1 3/4 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • vegetable oil
  • sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add corn, onion and green pepper, season with a little salt and pepper and cook until softened (about 4-5 minutes) then add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper and whisk until combined.
  • Next add buttermilk and egg and combine with dry ingredients. Fold in sauteed corn and veggies and then add cheese.
  • Heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of a cast iron skillet or dutch oven skillet and heat until about 365 degrees.
  • Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of fritter batter to the skillet and spread out like a small pancake and fry until golden brown (about 2 minutes or so) then flip and do the same. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt and serve.

Notes

How to Store

  • Fridge: Let your corn fritters cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze the cooled fritters in a single layer first, then transfer them to a freezer bag. They'll keep for up to 2 months.
  • Reheating: Pop them in a 350°F air fryer, toaster oven, or oven until hot and crispy again. Skip the microwave if you can, boos. It'll soften up the edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg