Best 7 Easy Southern Corn Fritters Recipes

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Looking for a delicious, easy-to-make dish that will surely be a hit with your family and friends? Easy Southern corn fritters are the perfect choice! Made with fresh corn kernels, these fritters are bursting with flavor, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Best of all, they can be prepared in just a few simple steps, making them the perfect weeknight meal or weekend brunch item. Ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern cooking? Let's dive into the world of easy Southern corn fritters, where simplicity and satisfaction collide!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CORN FRITTERS



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Nothing warms up a cool night like a plateful of old-time corn fritters! Dig in, these are delicious!

Provided by Joan Zaffary

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups oil for frying
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Beat together egg, milk, and melted shortening; stir into flour mixture. Mix in the corn kernels.
  • Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 224.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

QUICK AND EASY CORN FRITTERS



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Celebrate summer with a quick and easy recipe for corn fritters that can be made with fresh or frozen corn kernels.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups corn kernels (See Kelly's Note)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup heavy cream
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sliced scallions, for serving
Sour cream or garlic aioli, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stir in the eggs and heavy cream until the batter is well-combined.
  • Line a plate with paper towels. Coat the bottom of a large sauté pan with vegetable oil and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of the corn batter into the pan, spreading it lightly into a flat, circular shape. Cook the fritters for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip them once and cook them an additional 3 minutes until they're golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the fritters to the paper towel-lined plate, season them immediately with salt and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • Garnish the corn fritters with scallions and serve them with sour cream or garlic aioli for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SOUTHERN CORN FRITTERS



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Make and share this Easy Southern Corn Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maggie

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 9 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 ounces corn (drain and reserve juice)
2 medium eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
bacon grease (for frying) or margarine (for frying)

Steps:

  • Drain the liquid from the the canned corn. Measure 1/4 cup of it, and discard the rest.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the corn juice you've just measured and the eggs.
  • Use a whisk to beat them smooth.
  • Add the salt, flour, baking powder and sugar. Mix really well, until there are no lumps.
  • Add the drained corn and mix again.
  • Heat about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease or margarine in a large iron skillet over medium high heat.
  • When the fat is hot, it's time to drop in the fritters. I drop about 1/4 of a cup of batter for each fritter, cooking about 3 or 4 together in the same pan. Fry them just like pancakes, turning them, after the under side is crispy brown. They cook a little slower than pancakes, because they are thicker.
  • After they have browned on both sides, transfer them to a plate to keep warm.
  • Add more fat to the pan as necessary.
  • This recipe makes about 8 or 9 fritters. I usually double it because they are so popular.
  • I serve the fritters with applesauce, or Pancake Syrup or just plain with more margarine for the kids. They can take the place of both starch and bread in a meal. For lunch, or a light supper, make Scalloped Tomatoes, Corn Fritters, and serve fruit and yogurt for dessert. Delicious!

COUNTRY CORN FRITTER



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These are so good and perfect anytime. You can make them for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1 lb. can cream style corn
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1/2 to 1 cup canola oil (Can use any kind of cooking oil.)

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix corn and egg; add to dry ingredients, and stir. Heat canola oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Drop batter by large spoonfuls into hot canola oil. Fry about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Makes about 12 fritters

SOUTHERN FRIED CORN FRITTERS



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Southern Fried Corn Fritters are a classic side that can be served with just about any comfort food! Try these alongside some smothered chicken for a true southern comfort meal.

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Appetizer     Side

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups frozen corn (thawed)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar (omit if you prefer a savory fritter)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 large eggs (beaten)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Green onions and sour cream (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the corn, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Add the eggs and heavy whipping cream and stir until well incorporated.
  • Fill the bottom of a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • With an ice cream scoop, drop 4-5 scoops of corn fritter batter into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes. Flip
  • each fritter over and dry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on a plate or pan lined with paper towels.
  • Serve warm with sour cream and chopped scallions
  • Serve & enjoy!

SOUTHERN CORN FRITTERS



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Yet another recipe from Charleston Receipts cook book! These guys are awesome, and so southern. We pop em in the mouth with when we have barbecues, and find that they are a great accompaniment for the cooked pig.

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 fresh ears of corn (or a can cream style corn)
3 eggs, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
fat or oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat oil or fat to about 360F in a fryer or deep pan.
  • Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
  • Beat egg yolks.
  • Add corn, flour and seasonings.
  • Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites followed by the baking powder.
  • By teaspoonfuls, drop into hot oil or fat.
  • Fry until golden, pull out and cool on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 557.6, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 8.2

QUICK AND EASY CORN FRITTERS



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 15 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups corn kernels (see Cook's Note)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup heavy cream
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sliced scallions, for serving
Sour cream or aioli, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the eggs and heavy cream until the batter is well combined.
  • Line a plate with paper towels. Coat the bottom of a large saute pan with oil and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of the corn batter into the pan, spreading it lightly into a flat, circular shape. Cook the fritters until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the fritters to the paper towel-lined plate, season them immediately with salt and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • Garnish the corn fritters with the scallions and serve them with sour cream or aioli for dipping.

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn. Fresh corn on the cob is best for making corn fritters, as it has a sweeter flavor and more moisture. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the fritters tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a hot skillet. A hot skillet will help the fritters cook evenly and prevent them from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. When cooking the fritters, don't overcrowd the skillet. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve immediately. Corn fritters are best served immediately, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Corn fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a potluck dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of corn fritters that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give corn fritters a try!

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