Description
Jalapeño Corn Fritters are a mouthwatering snack that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh corn with the spicy kick of jalapeños, all enveloped in a crispy, golden exterior. Ideal for parties or casual gatherings, these fritters are not only easy to make but also irresistible to anyone who takes a bite. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil recommended)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, eggs, and milk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on each side (approximately 3 minutes per side).
- Transfer fried fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg