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Fried corn fritters stacked on a dark blue plate, with a white napkins.
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Southern Fried Corn Fritters

Sweet, savory, and studded with corn, and fried to golden perfection, these Southern Fried Corn Fritters are outrageously delicious! They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, make the perfect small bites for appetizers or snacks, and are irresistible served as a side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 egg - beaten
  • 2 cups freshly scraped corn (frozen corn can be used as well)

Instructions

  • Place vegetable oil into a heavy bottom pot to a depth of about 3 inches.
  • Using a thermometer, heat oil to 350 to 355 degrees.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together milk and egg, then pour into the dry ingredients. Add a little more milk if needed. Batter should be thick but smooth. Stir in corn.
  • Drop fritters into hot oil using a 2 teaspoon scoop (2 spoons work as well.)
  • Cook fritters until golden brown, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd pot and adjust the heat to keep the temperature consistent.
  • Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt if desired. Serve immediately or keep warm in oven.

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Notes

Tips:
    • Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor. If fresh corn is unavailable, you can use canned or frozen corn, but be sure to drain them well.
    • Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the batter. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters may turn out greasy.
    • Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow the fritters enough space to cook evenly and achieve a golden brown color.
    • Serve the fritters immediately after frying for the best taste and texture.
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Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg