Description
Learn how to make perfectly golden Sweet Corn Fritters with Spicy Aioli in easy steps—crispy bites paired with a zesty garlic‑chili sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Corn Fritters
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
For the Spicy Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (like Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced
Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Spicy Aioli
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, hot sauce, lime juice, and garlic.
- Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Refrigerate while you make the fritters.
2. Mix the Fritter Batter
- In a large bowl, combine corn, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, green onions, and herbs.
- Stir in the egg and milk to form a thick batter.
- Fold in shredded cheese if using.
3. Cook the Fritters
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan, flattening slightly.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
4. Serve
- Serve warm with a side of spicy aioli for dipping or drizzling.
- Garnish with extra herbs or a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 fritters
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg