Fresh corn is just about everywhere I look these days as we approach the end of summer and it is absolutely the sweetest and most delicious right now. While my kids enjoy corn on the cob, my husband is not so much a fan...he says it has zero nutritional value.
He is actually right - it is just a giant carb with no real added value to your plate, but it tastes f'ing good so I searched out a way to make it appear more nutritious and found something awesome. A fresh corn fritter. Kind of like a cornbread pancake that is lightly fried. And it couldn't be easier and you can you can add cheese, bacon, peppers...whatever you want to amp it up or make it different. Bottom line is the flavor of the cut-off-the-cob corn really comes through. Oh and also all five kids scarfed these down 🙂
Corn fritters
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn husked
- ½ cup of cornmeal
- â…“ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- salt and black pepper
- ½ cup green onions
- two eggs
- â…“ cup of milk try not to use skim
Instructions
- First, cut corn off the cob and set aside. In a bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. In a small bowl whisk together the milk, eggs and green onions.Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredient bowl and combine. Stir in the corn.Heat vegetable oil in a pan about ¼ of the way - amount depends on the pan size - until hot. Using an ice cream scooper, or a large spoon, scoop the batter into the pan (it will spread out slightly on it own, similar to a pancake). Cook about four minutes on each side and transfer to a baking sheet set with a paper towel to cool for about two minutes.
Ina @ Crafty For Home says
I love corn fritter, I usually use all purpose flour, but using corn meal sounds better! Yum!
Gina says
Yum! Sounds and looks delish! I plan to save this recipe and make some soon!
Jasmine Hewitt says
My husband loves these, i'll have to try your take on them!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Omg I need these in my life!!!!
Mommy & Mia Homeschool Chronicles says
These are so good there is a Columbian restaurant where they something similar called choclo, it is delicious and they serve it with cheese yum!
Samantha says
I love how fresh this looks! A perfect dish to add to summer!
Madison at The Weaver Fam says
I have not had corn fritters in years, these sound delicious! My aunt used to make these but used sugar in them and they were good and sweet.
Tessa Simpson says
My kids love corn in all its forms...I am betting these would be a big hit too!!
Joni Gomes says
Omg yum and so easy to make! I love anything with corn.
Christina Shoemaker says
Oh these look delicious! I can just tell that the outside has a bit of crisp and the inside is perfectly soft! YUM!!!
Renee Kohley says
Those look fantastic - my girls will LOVE this special addition to dinner! Thank you!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
My kids are obsessed with fresh corn but I've never thought to make these. They might even be good the next day in their lunches!
linda spiker says
What a great summer treat!
Jean says
I love corn and these look like the perfect little bites! Such a great side dish or a snack.
Megan Stevens says
Wow, that's the first husband I've heard of to talk about corn's voids! Ha. Love what you've done with it! 😉
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
These look amazing, and just in time for our local corn! I especially love the shot of the corn being husked, so gorgeous!
Raia Todd says
I've never made corn fritters before. My kids are gonna love these!
Carol @studiobotanica.com says
Perfect way to use leftover corn cobs when we are up to our ears in corn (lol)
Looks so good. What kind of flour do you use? Wondering about coconut or cassava flour..
I have all ingredients but experimenting with 'other flours'.
Lindsey Dietz says
I do love corn fritters! These look so amazing!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Corn fritters are so special, especially towards the end of summer when there's so much corn. I can imagine how amazing these are! That beautiful brown crust is so perfect.
ChihYu Smith says
I can taste the yummy flavor from here! Gorgeous photos as well ! YUM!!
Anne says
I haven't made corn fritters in a long time! I think it's time to make them again. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Anna says
Wow! What a super fun summer treat! These look amazing!