Savory Corn Fritters Recipe (2024)

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EJ

What does this mean, "leftover lobster"?? Is this something like leftover wine which I also struggle to understand? :)

Kelly Ras

Keep these on the smaller side - they’re crispier and brown more evenly. Next time, I’ll add some cilantro & maybe diced jalapeño.

Maximus

These came out great. Be sure the heat is on medium-low (as mentioned in the recipe). My first batch was cooked on medium-high and the exploding fresh corn kernels got me a few times. The last two batches were much better.

Shelley

Excellent. Had batter left over, and the corn cakes made days later were just as delicious. Yoghurt is the perfect accompaniment. Make sure there is some sort of hot pepper—cayenne, crushed red, chopped Thai—in the batter.

Diane

Been making these all summer with fresh corn and chopped red pepper. Two ears will do. A quarter cup measure makes the ideal scooper for fritters the perfect size for flipping. Great with grilled jerk chicken on a stick. Sour cream with honey, lime juice and zest, olive oil, and S&P on the side.

B.Kroll

I used GF flour, increased the baking powder by a half teaspoon and let the batter sit a room temp for about an hour. They were delicious! I don't think one would know that they we GF unless I told them.

Rebecca

Added jalapeños to the batter and topped with sour cream and a squeeze of lemon. Delicious!

JL

I made this with almond flour to lighten it up a bit. Quite good. I made a couple one night then refrigerated the batter and brought it back to room temperature before using the next day. It was even better.

Randy Tindall

My wife and I love corn fritters, but I have had a terrible time with the kernels exploding, loudly and painfully, in the hot oil, splattering everywhere. Use a splatter shield, eye protection and long sleeves. Not joking! One comment suggested using lower heat, so I'll try that next time.

KG

So yummy! Made with a sour cream, zested lime rind, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin sauce on the side.

Gwen605

I made this recipe to go with the peach meatball recipe, I would like to tell you all that it was a perfect pairing, but alas every time I drained them they seemed to disappear. Soon with salt and some with sour cream from all my family. I hope to have some of my own next weekend!

susan

Yum yum yum! Cut all ingredients in half with no downside. These do cook quickly so watch the heat. Pan fried in a cast iron skillet, browned very fast. But so good! Paired with sautéed sea scallops. Perfect end to Labor Day weekend.

Betsy

I’m added cilantro as suggested by another cook and used green Tabasco instead of cayenne. Half of the recipe made 14 fritters and were delicious reheated for breakfast.

Read

I make a close variant of this, though with a mix of fine cornmeal and flour. I've found the canned corn that's called "crisp" stays more crisp when further cooked than does frozen or sometimes even fresh corn—I assume it's a variety bred to stay crisp even through the high-heat canning process.

Bernadette

Made recipe as is and it was great - it makes a lot of fritters! Nice for breakfast and will see how they freeze.

Morgan

I made these for a party yesterday and was a little unsure of how they would go over (and a little stressed from frying them). They ended up being a HIT. Almost everyone complimented me on these fritters. My friend tried one after I explained what it was and promptly ended up eating three more in a row! I doubled the recipe and refrigerated them overnight, then put them under the broiler the next morning for about 8 minutes to crisp them back up as someone here suggested. Worked like a charm!

Natasha

Delicious! Lovely contrast of textures between the light cheesy batter and the sweet corn kernals. I used frozen corn and added some minced pickled jalapenos. Made half the recipe with all the ingredients at room temperature and fried 2 batches of 5 fritters in a 10” cast iron pan kept on the low side of medium with a minimal amount of canola oil. Didn’t have an exploding corn problem but was ready with a splatter guard. They fry quickly and stay together. They are good hot, room temp, or cold.

Josée

Made those as appetisers and served them with plain yogurt mixed with the zest of one lemon. Instead of the cayenne pepper in the batter I added a diced green serrano chilli pepper. I had enough dough to make at least 24 fritters. They were delicious, no exploding corn! We had few fritters leftover that the kids brought in their lunches the next day!

Valentine

Awesome recipe! For those of us who cannot eat 18 fritters because of being 1 or 2 people around the table, the recipe divides well!

Lauren

I made 1.5 of a recipe and got 30 fritters for a party. They were a huge hit. The seasoning is very adjustable.

Jeanne

I love corn fritters and this is an excellent recipe. The low-to-medium heat is key for a tender fritter without popping corn kernels. I loved the rich cheddar flavor and the cayenne.

Christy

We loved these. Didn’t have enough corn, substituted grated zucchini. Also swapped in cornmeal for a bit of the flour. You can reheat in the toaster on day 2!

abgor

Should the fresh corn (from the cob) be cooked first?

Jeanne

No—use the raw kernels.

Love these fritters!

Had loads of corn (it's August) and made this mostly as it, but added a jalapeño (suggested from comments). Also, made sour cream with a little lime and tajin seasoning. This was a great summer dinner. Just served with a salad. Perfect!

Aurelie

4 ears = 3 cups

meg

Has anyone sir fried these?

MaryS

Used 3/8 t garlic powder and added 1/4 t smoked paprika. Could still use more spice. Remember to use cookie scoop. Leftover batter holds.

G7

I like this recipe as written, but I like it better with corn flour (masa) instead of wheat flour. It needs a little more liquid with corn flour

NT

A great recipe! I let the batter sit for a couple hours. I added cilantro. I find the popping corn was a bit dangerous. I would add diced hot peppers next time. Was delicious.

David B.

I made these per the recipe and they were delicious! A perfect blend of ingredients. Unlike some fritter recipes, these were fairly easy to flip without a lot if mess, and they kept warm nicely in the oven as I prepared the rest of the meal. I used the leftover batter 2 days later to make another batch and they came out just as good as the first time. A keeper.

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FAQs

Is baking soda or powder better for fritters? ›

Baking soda (bi-carb) OR baking powder – just a touch, to aerate the batter every so slightly (without it, it's slightly denser); Parmesan – for a good hit of savoury flavour AND to make the fritters extra crispy! Green onion and coriander – for a hit of freshness.

Why are my fritters not crispy? ›

You can test the oil by dropping a small piece of fritter batter into it. If it sizzles and starts cooking immediately, it's ready to go! Also make sure to use enough oil. If there isn't enough oil to fully submerge the fritters, they won't cook evenly and won't crisp up.

Does baking soda make fritters crispy? ›

Is baking soda or powder best for frying? A pinch of baking soda can help produce crispy fried foods. It reacts with the acid in the batter to create carbon dioxide bubbles. These lead to an airy batter and a crisper, fluffier result.

How do you keep fritters from falling apart? ›

Get the skillet searing hot.

A hot skillet will start cooking the fritters as soon as they hit the pan. That helps sear a crust on each fritter that will hold them together. A pan that's too cool will create a lackluster crust that could result in a floppy fritter if you're not careful.

What makes batter fluffy baking soda or baking powder? ›

Baking soda changes the texture of baked goods by causing a batter or dough to spread, while baking powder produces light, fluffy texture. Some recipes may call for baking soda or baking powder on their own, while others may require both ingredients to create the ideal balance for great texture.

Does baking powder make batter crispier? ›

Baking powder: Baking powder ensures a light and crispy exterior. Salt: A teaspoon of salt enhances the overall flavor of the fish batter.

What makes batter more crispy? ›

Rice flour and cornstarch work particularly well because they fry up crispier than wheat flour. They also absorb less moisture and fat during the frying process, making the products less greasy. This is why rice flour is often used when making tempura because it produces a very thin and crispy, dry crust.

Should fritter batter be thick? ›

Fritter-Batter Composition

As batters go, fritter batter is far to the simplistic side of the spectrum: merely 1 part flour, 1/2 part milk, and 1/2 part egg, mixing up to a relatively thick consistency.

Which will create the crispiest batter for frying? ›

Use Cornstarch or Rice Flour

Michael says that cornstarch or rice flour in combo with flour will give you the crunchiest batter. Even cake four will cook up crunchier than all-purpose flour because it doesn't have a high gluten level.

How do you firm up fritters? ›

Batter consistency is key to good fritters. If too runny, add a touch of extra flour (otherwise fritters soggy inside). If way too thick, add a touch of water.

What ingredient makes things crispy? ›

Interestingly, cornstarch contains 25 to 28 percent amylose, which is higher than the amount in wheat or potato starch (which are 20 to 22 percent amylose), and this is why cornstarch works the best for making crispy coatings on fried foods.

Why add baking powder to fritters? ›

They just need a simple, light batter of flour, cornstarch, and baking powder mixed with seltzer to tie them together. The seltzer and baking powder ensure that the fritters are shatteringly crisp–even slightly tired vegetables emerge from the oil crunchy, fresh, and sweet.

How to know when fritters are cooked? ›

Let it sizzle! Your pan needs to be properly heated up before cooking. If the fritter doesn't sizzle when it hits the pan, you know it's not ready! Don't overcrowd the pan, as this causes the temperature of the pan to drop, resulting in limp, under-cooked fritters.

Why are my fritters raw in the middle? ›

If the fritters feel raw and doughy on the inside there could be two possible reasons. One is that the oil is just too hot, causing the outside to brown too quickly. You may find that you need to reduce the heat under the pan during cooking.

Is baking soda or baking powder better for pakoras? ›

You are messing a little with the pH of the recipe (the acidity) but as baking powder has everything it needs to create a rise on its own, whereas baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) needs some acid, you should still get the bubbles you need, but whatever the acid is that's already in the recipe will go un-neutralised.

Is baking soda or baking powder better for crispy meat? ›

Baking powder, it turns out, is good for quite a lot more than baking. The slightly alkaline mixture raises the skin's pH levels, which allows proteins to break down more efficiently, giving you crisper, more evenly browned results.

Is baking soda or baking powder better for cakes? ›

Baking soda is most commonly used in cookie and muffin recipes. Baking powder, however, already contains an acid and a base and has a more neutral taste, which works great when baking cakes and bread.

What makes cookies crispy baking soda or baking powder? ›

Baking soda is also present in baking powder, but in a smaller amount, so it has a lower pH level which results in less browning. Baking soda in cookies leads to more spread and a crispy edge compared to baking powder, as shown in the photos below.

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