Pan Fried Corn Fritters Recipe
This Pan Fried Corn Fritters Recipe combines sweet corn, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño, herbs, and lime in a crisp, golden skillet fritter that works beautifully as a side dish, appetizer, or savory snack.
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Servings: 18 Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- 3 c corn from 2 cans sweet whole kernel corn
- 1/4 c chopped cilantro
- 1/4 c chopped green onion
- 1 jalapeño diced, deseeded, and membrane removed
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 c whole milk
- 2 c Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, chopped cilantro, green onion, diced jalapeño, and fresh lime juice. Stir until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the corn mixture and stir until the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the lightly beaten eggs, whole milk, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until the mixture is fully combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Using a medium ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop portions of the batter into the hot skillet.
- Lightly flatten each portion with a spatula to form fritters.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown.
- Carefully flip each fritter and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the fritters are cooked through.
- Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat with the remaining batter until all fritters are cooked.
- If desired, season the fritters with a little additional salt and pepper and finish with an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
To make this Pan Fried Corn Fritters Recipe gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour with a reliable 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that includes a binding ingredient such as xanthan gum. Also check that your baking powder, chili powder, shredded cheese, and canned corn are labeled gluten free, since some packaged products may contain additives or be processed in shared facilities. If you are cooking for someone with celiac disease or strong gluten sensitivity, use clean utensils, bowls, and pans to avoid cross-contact.