These corn fritters are a great way to use up leftover corn. They’re delicious and simple to make, but you’ll be surprised by how many people have never tried them before. It’s time for that to change!
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour (or cornmeal)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
This is a great recipe for beginners, as it requires no special equipment and can be made in just a few minutes. If you’re new to cooking or just want something simple and delicious, this is the perfect place to start!
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
You’ll want to use either fresh or frozen corn; both work well in this recipe. Frozen corn is typically more convenient than fresh because it doesn’t require any prep work before using it in your dish–all you need to do is thaw out your bag of frozen kernels overnight in the fridge and go from there! However, fresh corn can also be used if you have some time on hand and want some added flavor into your dish.
2 large eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein and vitamin D. They also contain some vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12 and antioxidants. In addition, eggs contain choline, an important nutrient that’s been linked to brain health.
If you’re concerned about the cholesterol content in eggs (and you should be), there are ways to eat them without worrying about your heart health: simply choose egg whites instead!
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
The flour is an essential ingredient in this recipe. It’s used to help bind together all of the other ingredients and keep them from sticking to your pan, which would make it harder for you to flip them over when they’re done cooking!
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Kosher salt is a good choice for this recipe because it is more coarse and flakes easily, which helps it to stick to the corn fritters. Other types of salt can be used, but you should measure them carefully so that you don’t end up with too much or too little salt.
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
The first thing you need to know about this recipe is that it calls for freshly ground black pepper. This is not the same as regular ground pepper, which can be found in most grocery stores and is what most people use in their cooking. Freshly ground black pepper is made from peppercorns that have been dried and then crushed between two heavy stones or with a mortar and pestle until they are cracked open. It has a much more potent flavor than regular ground pepper because it contains all of its essential oils–and believe me when I say that these little guys pack a punch! You can find them at any local spice shop or online (try Amazon).
While we’re on the subject: let’s clear up some confusion around black vs white peppercorns! Both are actually green when fresh off the vine; however, over time they will turn dark brown due to exposure to air and sunlight (this process happens faster at higher altitudes). White peppercorns come from India while red ones come from South America; both varieties have similar flavors but differ slightly in texture due to their different growing regions/climate conditions
1/4 cup cornmeal (optional)
You can also use cornmeal or corn flour. Cornmeal is a good source of fiber and iron, as well as protein.
Corn fritters are delicious when served with your favorite sauce, like ketchup or hot sauce!
Canola oil, for frying
- Canola oil is a good choice for frying, as it has a high smoke point (450 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Other oils that can be used are vegetable oil, peanut oil and olive oil. Olive oil has a low smoke point so it will burn easily if you use it in this recipe. Don’t use butter or margarine because they burn easily too!
Corn fritters are a great way to use up leftover corn
Corn fritters are a great way to use up leftover corn. They’re delicious and easy to make, too!
So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
Conclusion
We hope this recipe has helped you to enjoy fritters! They’re a great dish for using up leftover corn and make a delicious breakfast or snack. You can also add your favorite spices to give them more flavor–cayenne pepper is a nice addition if you want heat in your fritters, or try some chili powder for something different altogether.
