Sweet Corn Fritters

I like to serve these alongside Spicy Grilled Jerk Chicken, Grandma’s Pickled Vegetable Salad, and Mini Cherry Cheesecakes for a meal that screams summer.

What Is A Fritter?

A fritter is made of small bits of meat, vegetables, fruit, or dough that are coated in a batter and fried. They are a staple in the South, but also found in other cultures. French beignets, Italian bigne, Japanese tempura, and Greek loukoumades are a few to mention.

Ingredients For This Recipe

• Corn kernels – either fresh or frozen. If using frozen, that the corn first.
• All-purpose flour, corn meal, baking powder, black pepper, and Kosher salt for the batter
• Brown sugar for a kiss of sweetness
• Eggs and heavy cream
• Vegetable oil – I used peanut oil, but safflower, corn, or any light oil will work. Do not use olive oil because it has a lower smoke point.
• Scallions to use as a garnish.

Steps To Make This Recipe

1. Combine the corn, flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir in the eggs and heavy cream until a batter is formed.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet.
4. Drop 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet and fry until golden brown on each side. Cook the fritters in batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
5. Salt the fritters while hot and keep warm in a 200-degree oven.
6. Serve the fritters with a sprinkle of corn kernels and sliced scallions.

Variations

• Add sliced scallions to the batter before frying.
• Crisp, crumbled bacon may also be added to the batter for a savory, salty kick.
• For a spicier fritter, add minced jalapeno or poblano chiles.
• Shredded cheddar cheese makes a nice addition to the fritters.
• Make Southwest corn fritters by tossing in minced jalapenos, red bell peppers, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
• A Tex-Mex corn fritter might include a teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, minced jalapenos, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Looking for more recipes to use the best of summer’s vegetable harvest? Here are a few to try:

• Easy Succotash
• Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans
• Spicy Italian-style Broccoli Rabe
• Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Artichokes
• Zucchini Patties
• Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
• Southern Fried Okra
• Tangy Gren Bean And Potato Salad
• Rosemary Garlic Grilled Vegetables
• Ratatouille Casserole
• Sauteed Haricot Verts
• Mexican Grilled Corn
• Easy Sugar Snap Peas