Corn Fritters
Corn Fritters- wholesome, flavorful corn fritters with Cilantro Avocado dip. Crispy, cheesy, melty, sweet, and sooo crazy good!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 7 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups (330 g) sweet corn kernels (, about 2 ears of corn)
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornmeal
- 1 green onions or scallion (, diced)
- ¼ cup (46 g) diced green bell pepper
- ½ small Jalapeno pepper (, optional)
- ½ cup (62 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (1 g) chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon (4 g) salt or more (, adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
- ½ cup (61 ml) or more milk (, sub with coconut milk)
- ½-1 cup (56 -113 g) cheese
- ½ medium avocado
- ¼ cup (57 g) low fat sour cream
- ½ cup (8 g) cilantro leaves
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) minced garlic
- salt and Lime to taste
Instructions
- 1
Remove husk from corn and using a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the cob from top to bottom. It’s best to use a bundt pan to do so.
- 2
Microwave corn in bowl for about 5 -7 minutes. Or boil corn first, before removing from husk. Let it cool.
- 3
In a medium bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients: corn kernels, cornmeal, green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, flour, minced garlic, cilantro, paprika , salt and pepper.
- 4
Then gently pour in milk. You might have to add about a tablespoon or more to form a thick batter.
- 5
Finally, add cheese, if desired. Thoroughly mix until the ingredients have fully combined.
- 6
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add about ¼-1/3 cup batter on skillet, Using the back of a cup or spoon gently press down on the ball to flatten, then fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- 7
Drain on paper towels before serving.
- 8
Best serve warm with cilantro dressing.
- 9
Pulse or mash all the ingredients. Then add water or oil to desired thickness. Squeeze about half of lime juice with the the blended ingredients. Salt.