Description
Jalapeño Corn Fritters are a tantalizing blend of sweet corn and spicy jalapeños, perfect for any gathering. Crispy on the outside and tender within, these fritters are simple to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder taste)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse and drain corn if using canned or frozen. Chop jalapeños and green onions.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in corn, jalapeños, and green onions.
- Bring it all together: Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Heat oil: In a skillet over medium heat, add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom.
- Fry fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil; cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg