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:

Instructions:

1. 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.
2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and chili powder.
3. Combine Mixtures: Add the whisked dry ingredients to the corn mixture. Mix until just combined.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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!