Description
Delight in these crispy and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Fritters, inspired by classic street corn with a perfect blend of spices, fresh herbs, and cotija cheese. Ideal as a savory appetizer or side dish, these fritters offer a quick and delicious way to enjoy sweet corn with a spicy, smoky twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Extra cotija cheese
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, chopped green onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir in the eggs, flour, baking powder, and milk until a thick batter forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Heat the Oil: Pour about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Wait until the oil is hot but not smoking to ensure crispy fritters without burning.
- Fry the Fritters: Using a heaping tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Flatten each slightly with the back of the spoon to form small patties. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve them warm, topped with sour cream or Mexican crema, a sprinkle of extra cotija cheese, lime wedges, and your favorite hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- To add heat, mix in minced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper into the batter.
- Fritters can be kept warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a 250°F (120°C) oven while frying batches.
- Use fresh or frozen corn for best flavor, but canned corn works well in a pinch.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy fritters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
