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    Fresh Corn Fritters with Cheddar and Pimentos

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    If you're looking for an easy Southern-style appetizer, or even just the best summer snack: Fry up these classic crispy corn fritters with some spicy mayo dip.


    This easy corn fritters recipe has vegetables, cheese, spices, and a cornmeal dough base. 

    corn fritters with spicy mayo on brown paper

    The delicious cheese is cheddar, the spices are parsley and pimento peppers, and a simple mix of corn and flour holds this tasty side or appetizer together!

    What are corn fritters?

    Corn fritters come from a mix of Native American cuisine involving fresh sweet corn and the deep-frying tradition of Southern United States. 

    The traditional crispy corn fritters are small fried cakes chock-full of crispy corn and chopped vegetables. These are of the savory variety, but you may see sweet corn fritter recipes as well.

    They are a perfect appetizer or snack, and are light and perfect for dipping! I like dipping it with some spicy mayo, but you can use all sorts of dips like aioli, salsa, sour cream, or even guacamole.

    Make my other summer corn recipes!

    • Grilled Corn and Crab Dip
    • Grilled Fish with Caper Herb Salsa and Corn
    • Corn Chorizo Tacos

    I love cooking my fritters in a cast iron pan. This pan has a silicone handle that I really like. 

    Cast iron pan with silicone handle

    How to make crispy corn fritters

    1. There are just a few simple steps to make this easy corn fritter recipe.
    2. Mix together the fritter ingredients.
    3. Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a high sided pan.
    4. Fry scoops of corn fritter batter, flipping once, until golden brown.
    5. Don't overcrowd the pan; that way the corn fritters attain maximum crispiness. 

    Sweet corn is perfect to use in this fresh corn fritters recipe. Use some of your leftover corn on the cob from your last barbecue. You can make this corn fritters recipe using canned corn, or frozen corn!

    corn fritters dipped with spicy mayo

    Add a little flavor to your old fashioned fritters: 

    Like me, The Kitchn adds cornmeal to their corn fritters. It adds a nice texture and crunch.

    They also use jalapeños to spice up their fritters. I opt for a sweet spice and use pimento.

    Pimento peppers are the lowest on the Scoville scale, so they are practically sweet! They do give a bit of a kick, but just the right amount. They are also called cherry peppers at the store.

    Can you freeze corn fritters?

    Corn fritters are easy to freeze. Make sure to transfer them carefully in a container. When reheating, let them thaw for about an hour. Then just throw them in a hot pan with a little oil to heat them through!

    Do not put them in the microwave--that will take away all of the crispiness. If you have to, use a toaster oven to reheat them. They will last about 3 months in the freezer, and 1 day in the fridge.

    Serve these crispy corn fritters with a spicy mayo dip!

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    Corn And Cheddar Fritters

    Tara Teaspoon
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 4 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Southern
    Servings 8 Fritters
    Calories 164 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ cup cornmeal
    • ¼ cup flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1½ cups fresh corn
    • 2 tablespoon chopped jarred pimentos
    • 2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
    • Canola Oil

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and hot sauce; set aside in refrigerator.
    • In a medium bowl mix milk, egg, baking powder, cornmeal, flour and salt until smooth. Stir in corn, pimentos, flat-leaf parsley and cheddar.
    • Pour ¼ inch canola oil into a large skillet and heat. Working in batches, fry ¼-cup scoops of batter until golden, turning once, about 4 min total; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot fritters with spicy mayonnaise.

    Notes

     • You can freeze these corn fritters. Just thaw and heat in an oiled skillet or a toaster oven. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 327IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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    Written by Tessa Samuelsen and Tara Teaspoon. Recipe by Tara Teaspoon & Hillary Merzbacher. Photographer Peter Ardito. Food Stylist Alison Attenborough. Prop Stylist: Courntey DeWet. LHJ 8/12

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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Side Dishes Tagged With: appetizer, cheese, corn, corn fritters, crispy corn fritters, fall, old fashioned corn fritters, pimento, spicy mayonnaise, vegetable

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    1. Mary says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      I love these and the sauce is divine! Thank you!

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