Description
Southern fried corn fritters bring crispy, golden comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your plate. Packed with sweet corn kernels and a perfectly seasoned batter, these fritters deliver a classic Southern treat that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Frying Agent:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until your batter looks smooth and well-integrated, with no dry flour spots visible.
- Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch into a heavy skillet and heat to 350°F over medium-high flame.
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of batter directly into the hot oil, spacing fritters about 2 inches apart.
- Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes per side, watching carefully to achieve a deep golden-brown color without burning.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters onto a wire rack lined with paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain.
- Let fritters rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly and become crisp around the edges.
- Serve immediately while warm, arranging on a clean plate for the most appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor and texture in your fritters.
- Keep the oil at a consistent medium heat to ensure even browning without burning.
- Add chopped green onions or jalapeños to the batter for extra flavor and a slight kick.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with cornmeal or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg