Crispy Corn Fritters with Honey Butter Dip

Better Than The Rest: Here’s Why

✅ Super Versatile: Use fresh, canned, or thawed frozen corn—whichever you have on hand.

✅ Pairs Well With Many Dishes: Serve these fritters with grilled meats, eggs, roasted vegetables, or hearty salads.

✅ Restaurant-Quality Texture: A crisp golden exterior gives way to a pillowy interior filled with sweet corn and savory notes—ideal as an appetizer or side.

Corn Fritter Recipe: What To Know & Recipe Highlights

• Key Ingredient: Corn—fresh adds the sweetest flavor. Expect about 6–7 ears for 3 cups of kernels.
• Skillet: A 10–12 inch skillet with a deep, heavy bottom works best to allow oil to settle without splattering. Cast iron is ideal but any heavy pan will do.
• Best Oil for Frying: Use an oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable, canola, peanut, or safflower oil.
• Dips: These fritters are excellent with garlic aioli, chipotle lime aioli, or guacamole.
• Cheese Options: Mild or sharp cheddar both work; try Colby Jack or Havarti for variation.
• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour for all-purpose flour.
• Make It Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

• Corn: Kernels provide sweetness and texture.
• Flour: Binds the mixture and gives structure.
• Granulated sugar: Enhances the corn’s natural sweetness.
• Baking powder: Lightens the fritters for a tender interior.
• Old Bay seasoning: Adds savory depth.
• Salt & black pepper: Balance and a slight kick.
• Eggs: Bind the batter.
• Buttermilk: Adds moisture and a tangy richness; regular milk is an acceptable substitute.
• Fresh parsley: Brightens flavor and color.
• Mild cheddar cheese: Melts into the fritters for creaminess.
• Vegetable oil: For pan-frying to a golden crisp.

Step 1: In a large bowl combine the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Stir the dry ingredients together until evenly combined.

Step 3: Add the eggs and buttermilk to the dry mix and stir until a thick batter forms.

Step 4: Fold in the chopped parsley and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.

Step 5: The batter should be thick and spoonable.

Step 6: Heat 1½ cups of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, drop 2-tablespoon mounds of batter into the skillet and lightly flatten each mound with a spatula.

Expert Tip: Drop a dime-sized bit of batter in the oil—if it sizzles and browns quickly, the oil is ready.

Step 7: Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan.

Step 8: Top with bacon, scallions, and extra cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

🙋🏼 Top Questions I Get Asked About This Recipe

Expert Tips

• Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
• Wait until the bottom half is well-browned before flipping to prevent the fritters from falling apart.
• Let oil cool before disposing; pour cooled oil into a sealed container and discard with the trash.
• Garnish with shredded cheese, chives, sour cream, or aioli.

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