Sweet corn fritters bring the best of two worlds: gentle sweetness from whole kernel corn and a crackling crust that stays light. First, a quick batter comes together with pantry staples; then each spoonful turns golden in minutes, giving you a plate of crunchy bites ready for dipping or snacking.
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Sweet Corn Fritters
Course: SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
30
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kcal1
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minutesGolden, crispy fritters dotted with sweet corn and a hint of powdered sugar — ready in under 30 minutes for the perfect snack or side.
Ingredients
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon powdered sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon melted shortening
1 can (12 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
Optional: 1 tsp onion powder
Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder
Directions
- Heat oil to 365°F in a heavy pot or deep fryer.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine egg, milk, and melted shortening.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients; stir just until combined.
- Fold in drained corn and optional seasonings.
- Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil; fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with honey, sour cream, or spicy mayo for dipping.
What You’ll Need
Gather these basics before you start frying:
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon melted shortening
- 1 can (12 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- Optional: 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder
- Heavy pot or deep fryer
- Slotted spoon and paper towels
Detailed Cooking Instructions
Time needed: 25 minutes
Quick, crispy sweet corn fritters fried to golden perfection.
- Heat oil
Warm 3 cups oil to 365°F in a sturdy pot or deep fryer.
- Mix dry
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar until blended.
- Combine wet
Beat egg, milk, and melted shortening together in a small bowl.
- Make batter
Stir wet mix into dry just until no streaks remain; fold in corn and optional seasonings.
- Fry fritters
Drop tablespoon-size portions into oil; cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain & serve
Lift fritters with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and enjoy while hot.
Tips & Tricks
- For lighter fritters, chill the batter for 10 minutes before frying; the cold batter puffs nicely in hot oil.
- Swap half the corn for diced sweet potato to create quick sweet potato corn fritters with extra color.
- If you prefer an air-fried option, spoon batter into a silicone muffin mold and cook at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Leftovers reheat best in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes; this keeps them crisp.
- Serve with avocado salsa or spicy mayo — both balance the gentle sweetness of the corn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are a tasty treat rather than a health food. However, you can cut calories by air-frying or pan-frying in a thin layer of oil and using low-fat milk.
This batter mixes flour, baking powder, salt, powdered sugar, egg, milk, and a little melted shortening for crisp texture.
Corn fritters use a light flour batter with visible corn kernels, while hush puppies rely on cornmeal and often skip whole kernels, giving them a denser bite.
Pair them with a fresh tomato salad, grilled chicken, or a tangy yogurt dip to balance the crispy edges and sweet corn flavor.
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