Description
Jalapeño Corn Fritters are a delightful fusion of flavors, bringing together sweet corn and spicy jalapeños into crispy, golden bites. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these fritters are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With each bite, you’ll experience a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. If using fresh corn, cut kernels off cobs. Dice jalapeños finely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and milk until well combined. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with corn and jalapeños; stir gently until just mixed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of batter into the hot oil for each fritter. Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Transfer cooked fritters onto paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg