Corn fritters, a quintessential American comfort food, are a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of corn with the savory notes of crispy batter. Originating from the Native American tradition of frying cornmeal, these golden-brown gems have become a staple in many cuisines around the world. This article delves into the art of crafting the perfect corn fritter, exploring a range of recipes that showcase the versatility of this dish. From the classic Southern-style fritters to innovative variations incorporating unique ingredients and flavors, we'll guide you through the process of creating mouthwatering corn fritters that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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CORN FRITTERS
Corn is the One True Vegetable of American summer. Vine-ripened tomatoes are thrilling, but not ours alone. And zucchini, while pleasant, does not make anyone's toes curl. But the crunch and suck of ripe local corn on the cob is, so far, confined to the Here and Now. Once you've tired of piled-high platters of cobs, turn to corn fritters, which are always greeted with surprise - joy, even. And they are forgiving, because they can be made with fresh, or leftover cooked, kernels. Frying on a hot day isn't anyone's idea of fun, so my recipe has evolved into a hybrid of fritter and pancake, cooked in shallow oil. It goes with everything on the August table and, with maple syrup, peaches and bacon, is an ideal breakfast for dinner.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, pancakes, main course, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim off the tips of the corn cobs. Standing a cob in a wide bowl, slice off the kernels with a sharp knife. Repeat.
- To the corn, add the milk, egg, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne. Combine with a large whisk. Mix in cornmeal and flour. Let rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat oven to 200 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels or brown paper bags, and put it in the oven. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter into the pan by heaping tablespoons. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. The fritters can be kept warm in the oven up to 30 minutes. Serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 121, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 202 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BASIC CORN FRITTERS
Embedded in light and fluffy fritters, kernels of corn provide nuggets of texture as well as flavor. Matched with slab bacon, and then topped with maple syrup, the fritters are an idealsummer breakfast, simultaneously luxe and casual.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 10 four-inch fritters
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using a chef's knife, cut the kernels from the corn into a medium bowl; you should have about 3 cups. Using the dull side of the knife, scrape the milk and pulp from the cobs into the bowl. Add egg yolk, flour, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into corn mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, spaced a few inches apart. Cook until golden on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, turn fritter over, and cook until golden on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, using the remaining oil for pan. Serve immediately.
CORN FRITTERS WITH MAPLE SYRUP
Served warm with maple syrup or honey, these corn fritters are great for breakfast or as a snack, and easier to make than you'd think!
Provided by Niki
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream-style corn and egg. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the corn mixture to the dry ingredients, and mix until just blended.
- Drop batter 1/8 cup at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning once if the fritters don't turn over by themselves. Drain fritters on paper towels, and serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 80.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
CORN FRITTERS AND MAPLE SYRUP
Make and share this Corn Fritters and Maple Syrup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Corn
Time 20m
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat vegetable oil in deep pan or fryer.
- Beat wet ingredient together.
- Sift dry ingredients into vegetable mixture and beat well.
- Drop by spoonsful into hot oil (380F).
- Cook approximately 3 minutes turning at least once.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with maple syrup!
MARINA'S GOLDEN CORN FRITTERS
Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young. Nowadays for our get-togethers, I sometimes triple the recipe. Serve fritters with maple syrup or agave nectar. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 32 fritters.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, parsley and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter and onion until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in corn., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, several at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CORN FRITTER WAFFLES WITH SPICY MAPLE SYRUP
My family used to vacation at a resort in Vermont that served corn fritters with maple syrup. Now when I serve these waffles for breakfast or supper, I'm transported back to those simple days of childhood. -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 round waffles (1 cup syrup).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in corn., Bake in a preheated round Belgian waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Meanwhile, combine syrup and cayenne. Serve with waffles and, if desired, cooked corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CORN FRITTERS
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories side dish
Time 31m
Yield 25 to 30 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Score corn through middle of each kernel with a sharp knife. Grate corn from cob or cut kernels from cob with a very sharp knife (do not cut so deeply as to include part of cob). Put kernels in a 4-cup glass or ceramic bowl. Mash slightly with a potato masher until a milky liquid is exuded. Add sugar, salt, paprika and pepper and stir. Cover tightly with polyvinyl microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent 1 minute. Uncover and stir. Reserve.
- In an 8-cup measure, heat oil at 100 percent 15 minutes, until a microwave thermometer registers 375 degrees Fahrenheit. To the corn, add egg yolks, flour and baking powder and stir. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into corn mixture.
- Drop corn mixture by the tablespoon into hot oil. Depending upon shape of measuring cup, you will be able to cook 6 to 10 fritters at a time. Cook, uncovered, 45 seconds at 100 percent. Turn fritters over with a slotted spoon. Cook 45 seconds longer, until fritters are golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towel.
- Heat oil at 100 percent 5 minutes between batches. Continue making fritters with remaining batter. Do not remove container of oil from microwave oven until it cools. Serve fritters immediately with nectarine sauce, maple syrup or creme fraiche and caviar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 106 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CORN FRITTERS
Corn fritters are incredibly versatile-they can be drizzled with maple syrup for a breakfast cake, topped with applesauce as a snack, or served with salsa as a side dish. These fritters, adapted from Laurie Colwin, have a wonderfully crisp exterior and a sweet, fluffy middle.
Yield Makes 10 to 12 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water and 1/4 cup oil in a small bowl. Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl, then add liquid in a slow stream, whisking until combined well. Whisk in yolk until smooth.
- Beat egg white in another small bowl with cleaned whisk or an electric mixer until soft peaks form, then fold into batter. Let batter stand at room temperature 1 hour.
- Cut corn kernels from cobs using a large knife without cutting very deeply into cobs, then, working in a shallow dish, scrape cobs with back of knife to release remaining kernels and liquid. Gently stir kernels with liquid into batter.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
- Heat remaining 3 3/4 cups oil with garlic in a 12-inch heavy skillet (about 1 inch deep) over moderately high heat until thermometer registers 375°F. Remove garlic when golden.
- Fry heaping tablespoons of batter in batches of 6 or 7 in hot oil, without turning, until fritters are deep golden, about 4 minutes. Return oil to 375°F and skim out any bits of batter between batches. Transfer fritters to paper towels with tongs to drain, then transfer to a shallow baking pan and keep warm in oven. Season with salt before serving.
CORN FRITTERS CANADIAN STYLE
These lunchtime treats were a favorite for us when we were kids. A wonderful alternative to traditional deep-fried Southern-style fritters.
Provided by SEAN BICKFORD
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Make a well in the center, and pour in the egg, milk, whole kernel corn, and cream-style corn. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Heat the lard in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter onto the hot skillet, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve with butter and salt, and a cold glass of milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 936.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CORN FRITTERS WITH VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP
Mmmm...can be served as a side dish, for breakfast, or even as a main vegetarian dish! Be sure to use good Vermont maple syrup! Adapted from Mountain Farmhouse, Ludlow, Vermont.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all of the ingredients except oil and maple syrup together.
- Amount of flour can vary. If the corn is very milky and wet, use more flour; batter should not be runny.
- Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet to cover 1/4".
- Add large spoonfuls of batter to the hot oil.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Flatten with a spatula after turning.
- Serve with real maple syrup.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen corn kernels for the best flavor and texture.
- If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using.
- Grate the corn kernels instead of chopping them to get a finer texture.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, for extra flavor.
- Serve the corn fritters with your favorite dipping sauce, such as maple syrup, honey, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Corn fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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