Fritters are one of my all-time favorite dishes!
Whether for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, these Spicy Sweet Corn Fritters are delicious and versatile.
Plus, they’re perfect for meal prep and go great with a fresh tomato salsa on the side.
Ingredients
For the fritters:
- 2 sweet corn cobs
- 100g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp milk (almond milk used)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro, chopped
- 1 spring onion, chopped
- Chili to taste
- Salt to taste
For the salsa:
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 spring onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Tabasco sauce to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cut kernels off the corn cobs.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, paprika, coriander, spring onion, chili, and salt.
Step 3: Stir in the corn kernels until combined.
Step 4: Heat oil in a pan and spoon the batter to form fritters; cook until golden on both sides.
Step 5: For the salsa, blitz all salsa ingredients together for a chunky consistency.
Step 6: Serve the fritters hot with the fresh salsa.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use canned corn?
Yes, drained canned corn works well in this recipe.
2. Can I make these fritters gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
3. Can I make the salsa ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the salsa and refrigerate it for up to a day before serving.
4. Can I freeze the fritters?
Yes, freeze the cooked fritters and reheat them in the oven or a skillet.
5. What can I serve with these fritters?
They pair well with a side salad or a dollop of sour cream.
Sweet And Spicy Corn Fritters
Ingredients
For the fritters:
- 2 sweet corn cobs
- 100 g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro chopped
- 1 spring onion chopped
- Chili to taste
- Salt to taste
For the salsa:
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 spring onion chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Tabasco sauce to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut kernels off the corn cobs.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, paprika, coriander, spring onion, chili, and salt.
- Stir in the corn kernels until combined.
- Heat oil in a pan and spoon the batter to form fritters; cook until golden on both sides.
- For the salsa, blitz all salsa ingredients together for a chunky consistency.
- Serve the fritters hot with the fresh salsa.
