Southern Corn Fritters
Crispy, golden, and bursting with the sweet flavor of fresh corn, these Southern Corn Fritters are the perfect comfort food treat! Combining the heartiness of cornmeal with a hint of sweetness from sugar and the buttery richness of melted butter, this recipe delivers fritters that are light, fluffy, and irresistibly flavorful. Enhanced by the natural crunch of fresh corn kernels and seasoned with a touch of black pepper for balance, these fritters are pan-fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, Southern Corn Fritters make an excellent appetizer, side dish, or snack, and pair beautifully with honey, hot sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce. Whether served at a backyard barbecue or a cozy weeknight meal, these fritters are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 unit Large egg
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels (or canned, drained, or frozen, thawed)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the fresh corn kernels gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 350°F (175°C) for optimal frying.
Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan if necessary and reheating as needed.
Serve the Southern Corn Fritters warm with your favorite dipping sauces or as a side to a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.6 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 3232 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.7 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
