Golden Corn Cheddar Fritters (Printable Version)

Crispy fritters combining sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed if frozen
02 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
04 - 1/2 cup milk
05 - 2 large eggs

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 cup cornmeal, fine or medium grind
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Spices & Herbs

11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

→ For Frying

13 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
02 - Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to the egg mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.
03 - Fold in the corn, grated cheddar, spring onions, and chopped herbs until well combined.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to a depth of about 1/4 inch and heat over medium heat.
05 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon. Fry until golden and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
06 - Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
07 - Continue frying the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
08 - Serve the fritters hot alongside sour cream, salsa, or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Theyre impossibly crispy on the outside and soft, cheesy, and sweet inside.
  • You can whip them up in half an hour with ingredients you probably already have.
  • They work as a snack, a starter, or even a sneaky side dish at dinner.
  • Theyre endlessly adaptable, so you can make them yours every single time.
02 -
  • If your oil isnt hot enough, the fritters will soak up grease and turn soggy instead of crisp.
  • Dont crowd the pan, or the temperature will drop and youll lose that perfect golden crust.
  • Let the fritters cook undisturbed for the first minute so they can set, or theyll fall apart when you flip them.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat beautifully and gives you the crispiest edges.
  • Taste your batter before frying and adjust the salt or pepper, its your last chance to get it just right.
  • If the batter feels too thick, add a splash more milk, it should drop easily from a spoon but still hold its shape.
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