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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer » Corn Fritter Recipe

    Corn Fritter Recipe

    Published: Jun 26, 2020 · Modified: Apr 12, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This Corn Fritter recipe makes tender little fried balls of dough with bits of sweet corn inside. Serve them warm with maple syrup and honey drizzled on top.

    pouring maple syrup on corn fritters

    Corn fritters can be served as an appetizer or snack. And they can also be served as a side with burgers, chicken or seafood.

    What is a corn fritter?

    Simply put a corn fritter is a fritter with corn in it. Which leads one to ask what is a fritter? A fritter is a small portion of fried dough with or without anything inside it. Fritters can be sweet like an apple fritter or savory like a corn fritter.

    dry ingredients in glass batter bowl

    Put flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl and stir to combine.

    What spices can be added to corn fritter batter?

    You can add spices to your corn fritters to make them more flavorful. Here are a few suggestions:

    • add ground cinnamon and more sugar for a sweeter option
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • cajun seasoning
    • cayenne pepper
    • black pepper
    add wet ingredients to bowl

    Add the milk, eggs, and melted butter.

    fresh corn added to batter

    Fold in fresh sweet corn cut from the cob. This would also be a great way to use leftover corn from boiling corn on the cob for your family!

    Can I use canned corn?

    We love using fresh sweet corn in this corn fritter recipe but canned or frozen corn would also work. If using canned corn, drain it first. And if using frozen corn, it needs to be thawed before using it.

    scoop full of corn fritter batter

    Scoop the corn fritter batter using a tablespoon size dough scoop.

    What else can I add to this corn fritter recipe?

    We kept is basic and only added the corn to the fritters but the sky is the limit when it comes to options. Here are a few suggestions:

    • crumbled bacon
    • minced onion
    • chopped chives
    • shredded cheddar cheese
    • crab meat
    • parmesan
    • diced jalapenos

    Deep Frying Food

    There are a couple of options when it comes to deep frying food at home. You can use a large heavy bottomed pot on the stovetop with a thermometer or use a deep fryer.

    We opted to purchase a deep fryer to use when deep frying food. It can hold up to 12 cups of oil and 8 cups of food. You can find our exact deep fryer here. These are a few of the advantages of using a deep fryer:

    • Temperature: The deep fryer heats the oil and maintains the temperature. You choose the temperature you would like the oil to be and a green light comes on when it is ready.
    • Thermometer: The thermometer is built into the deep fryer. There is no need for an external one unless you want to double check the temperature.
    • Wire Basket: There is a wire frying basket for lowering and raising food in the fryer.
    • Cover: There is a vented, removable cover with a view window.

    Our deep fryer does limit the size and the shape of the items we are frying. It also has a max temperature of 375˚ and we had to purchase it rather than use what we already had on hand.

    Always keep in mind that you need to be cautious when frying food. Keep the oil at a steady temperature and always stay close by.

    corn fritters frying in oil

    Carefully add the dough to hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning as needed.

    draining in wire basket

    Use the wire basket on the fryer or a spider spoon to lift the golden corn fritters from the oil.

    corn fritters draining on paper towels

    Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

    top view of corn fritters

    Can you freeze corn fritters?

    Yes, you can freeze corn fritters after cooking them. Store them in an airtight container or freezer ziptop bag. When ready to use, thaw on the counter for 1 hour.

    Can you reheat corn fritters?

    You can reheat corn fritters in the oven, toaster oven, air fryer, or in a frying pan. Corn fritters can be warmed up in the microwave in a pinch but they will not be very crispy.

    bowl of corn fritters

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    This Fried Cheese Curds recipe was so easy to make. These deep fried white cheddar cheese curds are the BEST appetizer and the perfect comfort food!

    close up of corn fritters

    Corn Fritter Recipe

    This Corn Fritter recipe makes tender little fried balls of dough with bits of sweet corn inside. Serve them warm with maple syrup and honey drizzled on top.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
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    Equipment

    Dough Scoop Set
    Pure Vegetable Oil
    Deep Fryer
    Maple Syrup

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 1 tablespoon melted butter
    • 1 ¾ cup fresh sweet corn or 15.25 oz can corn, drained
    • 1 Quart of vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
    • Add the egg, milk, and melted butter. Stir to combine.
    • Fold in the corn.
    • Heat the oil in a deep fryer (or use a heavy pot) to 365˚F.
    • Add several spoonfuls of corn batter to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown filling halfway through.
    • Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4fritters | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Linton says

      December 11, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      I realized I didn’t have corn so used zucchini and drained it really well. Worked perfectly! I think shrimp would also be great with this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Shane Ford says

      November 28, 2022 at 12:57 am

      1 star
      These did not taste like any corn fritter i have ever had. Pretty much flour and corn and really bland. I added more sugar and some cheese to try and thicken them up and possibly give them some flavor. I would suggest no milk, one egg and use cream style corn next time maybe.

      Reply
    3. Jinou says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      Easy and quick very good!

      Reply
    4. MsCrit says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this deliciousness. They came out perfect.
      I like them a bit sweeter and with cornmeal but, not corn-mealy. I added sugar, 1/2 box of jiffy and adjusted the milk. These little buggers are addictive. I will use again making different variations.
      Thanks again!

      Reply
    5. Billie says

      February 1, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Hi,
      Do you have to use the baking
      Powder? Thank you

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 2, 2022 at 9:37 am

        Baking powder is the leavener that makes the corn fritters airy. If you don’t have any, you can make a baking powder substitute by combining 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Then use 1 1/2 teaspoons of your baking powder substitute in the recipe.

        Reply
    6. Sharon says

      December 1, 2021 at 3:37 pm

      Can I use 2% milk in place of whole?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        December 4, 2021 at 2:51 pm

        Yes, you can use 2% milk instead of whole milk.

        Reply
    7. Lee says

      November 26, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      Could I do this in an Air Fryer?

      Reply
    8. Anne says

      November 12, 2021 at 9:55 am

      These came out perfect. I used thawed frozen corn, an entire 15.5 oz bag. I froze what I didn’t eat, so it will be interesting to see how they taste after thawed. I will use an air fryer to reheat them.

      Reply
    9. Deborah says

      October 27, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      These were super easy to make and so delicious!

      Reply
    10. Hannah says

      August 16, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      Do I cook the corn first?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 17, 2021 at 10:58 am

        No you don’t have to cook the corn first. But if you have leftover corn that you cooked, you can certainly use it to make corn fritters!

        Reply
    11. Karen De Scossa says

      May 29, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      These are amazing ! I just use no name canned corn add some sweet Hungarian paprika. Having tonight with tin tomatoe soup

      Reply
    12. Michelle Dane says

      February 17, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      Mine came out a mixed up mess. Batter was too thin. I measured carefully and everything!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 18, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        Maybe your corn was too wet so there was added liquid? I would suggest adding a little more flour to try to thicken the batter.

        Reply
    13. Lee says

      January 1, 2021 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! They were light and fluffy. I think the batter without corn would even make tasty donuts. Simply was delicious!

      Reply
    14. Kathy says

      December 19, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      It came out wonderfully. Almost like zeppolites—and one egg sufficed,but Iincreased the butter slightly. I divided the batter into two small batches, One was sweet, adding a little more sugar and the other savory–adding shredded cheddar, peper(next time it will be jalpeno, when I have them) and chives for a savory corn fritter
      Delicious and best of all– so easy to make

      Reply

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