Quick and Easy Pan Fried Corn Fritters

Why Make This Recipe

Corn fritters are a quick and tasty way to enjoy corn. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You can make them in just a few minutes, and they use simple ingredients you may already have at home.

These fritters are also very flexible. You can eat them as a snack, a side dish, or even for breakfast. They are great for family meals or when guests come over. You can also change the ingredients a bit to make them spicier or cheesier, just how you like them.

Making corn fritters at home saves time and money. They taste better than frozen ones from the store, and you can enjoy them fresh and hot. They are perfect when you want something fast, easy, and full of flavor.

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How to Make Quick and Easy Pan Fried Corn Fritters

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of corn (from 2 cans of sweet whole kernel corn)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 jalapeño, diced (remove seeds and membrane)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. In a big bowl, mix the corn, cilantro, green onion, jalapeño, and lime juice.
2. In another small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
3. Add the dry mix to the corn mix and stir everything together.
4. Add the eggs, milk, and shredded cheese. Mix well.
5. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
6. Scoop some of the mix into the pan (use a spoon or ice cream scoop).
7. Press down each fritter a little with a spatula to flatten.
8. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes.
9. Take them out and place on a plate with paper towels to soak up extra oil.
10. Sprinkle a little extra salt and pepper, and squeeze more lime juice on top if you want.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

This recipe makes about 18 corn fritters.