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Jalapeño Corn Fritters

Jalapeño Corn Fritters: Crispy Bites of Flavorful Joy

Crispy Jalapeño Corn Fritters are a must-try game day snack, combining sweet corn and spicy jalapeños in every crunchy bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritters
  • 1 cup sweet corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1-2 pieces jalapeños adjust for spice level
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free option available
  • 1 large egg can be replaced with flax egg or applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • ½ cup oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup cheese shredded cheddar or pepper jack
  • herbs & spices cilantro or cumin to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely chop 1-2 jalapeños and place them in a mixing bowl. Drain liquid from canned corn and add 1 cup of sweet corn.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Crack and beat 1 large egg in another bowl. Add the corn and jalapeño mixture, stirring until well-coated.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Heat ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet, frying for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize your spice level and consider adding cheese for extra richness. These fritters are best served fresh and can be paired with ranch or salsa.

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