Description
Bursting with flavor and a delightful crunch, these Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Fritters combine sweet corn and creamy cheese with a kick of spicy jalapeños, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cheese, flour, cornmeal, jalapeños, green onions, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These fritters are versatile and can be enjoyed with various dipping sauces. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg