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Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters Recipe

Crispy jalapeño cheddar corn fritters with sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and a mild spicy kick. Serve them as an easy appetizer, side dish, or light meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 fritters
Calories: 113kcal
Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 jalapeño, diced (remove the seeds for milder fritters)
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (1 cob), or frozen corn that's been thawed & drained
  • vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Add egg, milk, cilantro, lime zest and juice, cheese, jalapeño, green onion, corn, and stir just until combined. The finished mixture should be thick and scoopable rather than pourable. Add more milk if the batter is too thick, or more flour if they're too thin.

Skillet Method

  • In a large skillet, add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and warm over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, use a ¼ measuring cup to portion the fritter batter into the hot skillet.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the underside of fritters starts to turn golden brown. Using a spatula, flip fritters and gently press down to flatten them. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Transfer cooked fritters to wire rack to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve warm with dipping sauce of your choice.

Air Fryer Method

  • Follow recipe instructions to make the fritter batter. Next, place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into your air fryer, and use the back of the spoon to flatten a bit.
  • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you should be able to make 2-4 fritters at a time. Cook in air fryer at 375°F for 10 minutes, until cooked through and golden and crispy on the outside.

Oven Method

  • To bake fritters, follow recipe instructions to make the batter, then scoop fritter batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake in a preheated 400º F. oven for 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

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Notes

  • Refrigerate cooked fritters in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in an air fryer, skillet, or hot oven rather than the microwave for optimal crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg
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