Crispy Corn Fritters

These Corn Fritters are made with simple pantry staples, mixed up in less than 10 minutes, and pan-fried golden and crispy. It will remind you of your Grandmother’s home-style cooking. They are the perfect appetizer, snack, breakfast, or accompaniment to stews, soups, and chilies. 

What are Corn Fritters?

Corn fritters are fried flour-based dough balls or patties filled with sweet corn and spices. They are popular in the South and delicious with creamy coleslaw and baked potato salad.

These beauties combine sweet corn in a perfectly seasoned batter that crisps up on the edges. They are sweet, tender, and so tasty. Serve them for dinner with chicken fried chicken or crock pot chili. These cakes are also perfect for breakfast as an accompaniment to baked eggs or fried eggs served with sweet cream butter and maple syrup.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.

• Milk: Whole or 2%
• Butter: unsalted or salted
• Corn: Use fresh corn, canned (well drained), or frozen corn (thawed and drained).
• Creole seasoning: The creole seasoning is optional but highly recommended for those who love a lot of flavor.
• Oil for frying: Use enough oil to crisp those fritters. I use 1/8-1/4 inch vegetable oil, canola oil, or bacon fat.

How to Make Corn Fritters

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Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, and corn. Stir the corn mixture just until combined. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet. Once the oil is hot, spoon about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into the hot oil. Fry each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain.

Preparation Tips and Storage

• Do not overmix the batter, as this causes the gluten in the flour to develop and can result in a rubbery texture. Mix just until incorporated.
• Let the batter rest for 5 minutes after mixing it. This will allow the gluten to relax, resulting in fritters with crispy edges and tender insides.
• Get the oil good and hot. You want to hear those fritters sizzle when they hit the pan.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container or a zipper bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Recipe Variations and Toppings

• Try different spices and herbs like garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, or cilantro.
• For a change of taste, add a little Parmesan or cheddar cheese.
• For even more flavor, dip these fritters in your favorite sauce. Try comeback sauce or boom boom sauce.
• Top with sour cream, green onions, or minced jalapenos.

How to Reheat Corn Fritters

Of course, you can heat them in the microwave, but the best way to reheat corn fritters is in a skillet with a little oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add the corn cakes, cooking until they are hot and crispy. They also reheat fairly well in the air fryer or the toaster oven.

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