Quick and Easy Pan Fried Corn Fritters
These Quick and Easy Pan-Fried Corn Fritters are a delightful and versatile dish, perfect as a side, appetizer, or light meal. Packed with sweet corn, fresh cilantro, zesty jalapeño, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, they cook up golden and crispy in minutes.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Corn (from 2 cans sweet whole kernel corn) | 3 cups |
| Chopped cilantro | 1/4 cup |
| Chopped green onion | 1/4 cup |
| Jalapeño, diced, deseeded, and membrane removed | 1 |
| Fresh lime juice | 1 tbsp |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Kosher salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground black pepper | 1/4 tsp |
| Chili powder | 1/4 tsp |
| Large eggs, lightly beaten | 2 |
| Whole milk | 1/4 cup |
| Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded | 2 cups |
| Olive oil | 4 tbsp |
Instructions:
- Prepare Corn Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, diced jalapeño, and fresh lime juice. Mix well until everything is combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and chili powder.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the whisked dry ingredients to the corn mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Wet Ingredients and Cheese: Gently fold in the lightly beaten eggs, whole milk, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until everything is just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot. A hot pan is key to getting that beautiful golden crust on your fritters.
- Pan Fry Fritters: Using a medium-sized ice cream scooper or a large spoon, scoop portions of the fritter mixture onto the hot pan. Lightly press down each fritter with a flat spatula to flatten them slightly. Allow them to cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Grease: Remove the cooked fritters from the pan and place them onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess grease.
- Season and Serve: Once all the fritter mixture has been cooked, sprinkle the hot fritters with a little extra salt and pepper, and squeeze fresh lime juice over them. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade corn fritters for dinner or as a snack!
