Want to know how to make corn fritters the easy way? Enjoy fresh corn this season with these four ingredient corn fritters! 

Easy Corn Fritters Recipe

Guys, the warm weather is upon us. Here in the Midwest, the birds are singing, the grass is growing, and we’re uncovering the patio set –always my favorite part! As a home cook, I love to use spring and summer produce in my dishes as soon as the weather starts to turn. It gets the family in the mood for months of sunshine, bonfires. and fresh recipes featuring in-season produce.

Gorgeous, right? April and May are actually your best months for picking delicious, sweet corn. Who knew?!

This corn tasted as fresh as it looks. Crispy off the cob, and subtly sweet in the corn fritters I cooked up. Corn fritters are a classic side dish that often steals the show. They’re that good!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE CORN FRITTERS WITH CORNMEAL:

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE CORN FRITTERS WITH CORNMEAL:

1. In a large bowl combine corn, cornmeal, yogurt, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 egg yolk, and scallion.  Mix just until combined. 

2. In a separate bowl beat egg whites until they form soft peaks.  Fold egg whites into corn mixture. Discard remaining yolks.

3. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil. When hot, spoon four heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet to make four fritters.  Cook  until golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes; flip gently and allow to cook through, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Repeat with remaining batter.

5. Serve with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for dipping.

Simply heat up a skillet, and combine sweet corn (cut right off the cob), cornmeal, some Greek yogurt, and few eggs (separated).

Add some olive oil to the hot skillet. toss in some chopped scallions to the fritter mix, and add tablespoon-size dollops to the skillet.

That’s it. The skillet does the work from here. When they turn golden brown on side, flip, and cook until both sides are good to go.

Just like that!

handy tools to use when making this easy corn fritters recipe:

• skillet – nonstick, heavy duty, dishwasher safe
• nesting bowls – multiple sizes, easy to clean, stack for less storage space

Top with plenty of scallions and some sour cream or even a dijon mustard/mayo combination. Delish!

I served these with a main dish of chicken and a side salad when we had some neighbors over for dinner, and it was a hit. The fritters are so flavorful, and you can really taste the fresh corn.

I love the combo of the crispy, fried outside and the sweet corn inside of the fritter. It’s way more than just a side dish. Perfect for entertaining or a casual summer meal. And don’t skip the dipping sauce!

I’ll definitely be adding more corn to favorite recipes this spring and summer. Such a simple way to incorporate fresh veggies into our meals. Plus the kids love it!

frequently asked questions

• How do you reheat corn fritters?
• Finished fritters freeze well. I like to reheat them for about five minutes in the toaster oven, but you could also thaw them for about an hour on the counter and quickly reheat in a pan. Reheating in the microwave will zap the fritter’s signature crispness.
• What’s the difference between hush puppies and corn fritters?
• Hush Puppies are dollops of cornmeal mixture deep fried. Corn Fritters are basically the same mixture but with the corn mixed in. 
• Why are my fritters soggy?
• Cook the fritters low and slow and do not make them too thick. Flip every few minutes until they are nice and golden and crispy.

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