Description
Mexican street corn fritters are crispy, flavorful bites made with fresh corn and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine corn, flour, cornmeal, milk, and eggs.
- Add baking powder, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, and salt.
- Mix until just combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Scoop the mixture into the hot oil, forming fritters.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for best flavor.
- Adjust spices to your liking.
- Can be baked for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn fritters, corn fritters, Mexican appetizer