Easy Corn Fritters (Old Fashioned Iowa Recipe)
Corn Fritters have a sweet, juicy pop and a crispy bite! My sweet corn fritter recipe is a great snack and takes 45 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 4 cups corn kernels (two 15.25 ounce cans), drained
- 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions or chives (optional)
- frying oil about 3 cups (depending on size of pan)
Instructions
- To a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and spices. Whisk to combine.
- Crack eggs into a medium bowl. Add buttermilk, then use a fork to beat well. Add milk/egg mixture to the bowl with the flour mixture. Stir until about 80% combined.
- Fold in the corn kernels, cheese, and if desired, scallions or chives.
- Add 2 inches (2-3 cups) of frying oil to a 12-inch (or larger) frying pan (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat, and bring oil to 350°F.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop batter and drop it into the hot oil. Flatten lightly with the back of a spoon.
- Fry the fritters for about 3 minutes on each side, flipping gently so as not to splatter hot oil. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Keep warm in a 200°F. oven until ready to serve.
- Serve fritters warm with sour cream, chives, and/or or bacon bits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 137cal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 430mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg