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A plate of golden, fluffy corn fritters with visible corn kernels. One fritter is broken open, revealing a soft, airy interior. A bowl of corn kernels is visible in the background.
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Crispy Cornbread Fritters

With just a few staple ingredients and a can of corn, these crispy cornbread fritters are easy to make and have an amazing texture and flavor. Whether served alongside a bowl of chili or enjoyed as an afternoon snack, these golden-brown bites of heaven never disappoint!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 fritters
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 15 ounce can whole corn kernels, drained
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Pour your oil into a pot and let it heat up on the stove. You want your oil to be about 375°F.
  • While your oil is heating up, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Once the wet ingredients are homogenous, whisk in the flour, baking soda, and sugar.
  • Fold in the corn kernels and make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the corn fritter batter.
  • Once your oil reaches 375°F, carefully drop up to 4 spoonfuls of batter at a time in the hot oil and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the fritters from the oil and let them cool on a paper towel lined plate for a few minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Canola oil can be substituted for the vegetable oil.
  • Remember to drain the corn. You don't have to worry about rinsing the corn, but you don’t want the extra liquid from the canned corn watering down the fritter batter.
  • Keep an eye on your fritters while they are cooking. As long as your oil is at the right temperature they will cook fast.
  • You can serve your fritters plain or with a side of  honey, ranch, aioli, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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