Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to incorporate sweetcorn into your diet? Sweetcorn fritters are a great option, as they are not only tasty but also a good source of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, they are relatively easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or even a main course. With Weight Watchers, you can enjoy sweetcorn fritters without sacrificing taste or nutrition. In this article, we will provide you with a collection of Weight Watchers-friendly sweetcorn fritter recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping you on track with your weight loss goals.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CORN FRITTERS
Enjoy these fritters for breakfast, brunch, or as a delicious summer side dish. Add some heat by tossing in a chopped jalapeno.
Categories Dinner
Time 36m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not glossy; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add corn, red pepper, scallions, salt, black pepper and flour; thoroughly combine and then fold in egg whites.
- Coat skillet with cooking spray and warm over high heat; when skillet is hot, reduce heat to medium. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of batter onto skillet to make each fritter. (Do not press fritters down with your spatula since they are meant to be fluffy.) Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes; carefully flip and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove cooked fritters to a serving plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat until all batter is used and then serve immediately. Yields about 4 fritters per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal
SWEETCORN FRITTERS (CAN BE WEIGHT WATCHERS)
I love this recipe for its versatility. I can make it Weight Watchers friendly by reducing the oil. I can vary the amount of chilli to give it more or less heat. And it can be served with a range of sauces/ dips to add extra flavour! Despite the long list of steps, it comes together surprisingly quickly. If you make these the healthy way using less oil, make the fritters smaller so they cook quickly without browning too much before the middle is cooked through.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until beginning to soften. Add the chilli and garlic and cook for a further minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Put the sweetcorn in a mixing bowl and lightly mash with a potato masher to break down the kernels a little.
- Add the onion mixture, spring onions and egg to the mixing bowl.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to mix.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder and stir to mix. The mixture is quite runny at this stage but don't worry- it firms up nicely when cooked!
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the non-stick pan.
- Drop four heaped spoonfuls of the sweetcorn mixture in once the oil is hot. Flatten them using a spatula until roughly 1cm/ 1/2inch thick- do this gently so the mixture does not stick to the spatula and break up the fritter.
- Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes, or until golden and crisp on the underside. Flip them using the spatula and fry the other side for 3-4 minutes until done.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and keep warm.
- Wipe the pan with kitchen paper and repeat from step 6 to cook the remaining fritters.
- Serve drizzled with sweet chilli sauce or your favourite sauce/ dip. You could also garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 115, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 4.9
SWEETCORN FRITTERS
Make the most of sweetcorn with these crisp fritters. Enjoy them for brunch, lunch or as a side dish
Provided by Melissa Thompson - Journalist and food writer
Categories Side dish, Snack
Time 30m
Yield Makes 18 or 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the flour, baking powder, paprika and milk together in a large bowl. Mix in the egg, followed by the sweetcorn, chopped spring onions, chives, parsley, 1 tsp salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a 1cm depth of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat until a small amount of the fritter mixture sizzles when dropped in. For larger fritters, drop 2 heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the pan at a time in a clockwise direction (this will help you remember the order they were added to the pan, so you can flip them at the right stage). For smaller fritters, do the same, but with 1 heaped tablespoon of mixture at a time.
- After 2 mins, flip the fritters over in the same order they were added to the pan. Cook for another 2 mins, continuing to turn every now and then to ensure both sides are evenly golden brown. When ready, the fritters should be darker brown with crispy pieces of corn at the edges - be careful, as some of the kernels may burst during the cooking process. Remove to a wire rack and pat away any excess oil using kitchen paper. Serve straightaway with a few strips of spring onion scattered over, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For crispier fritters, use fresh corn kernels instead of frozen.
- If you don't have fresh corn on the cob, you can use canned or frozen corn kernels. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or basil, to the batter for extra flavor.
- Serve the fritters with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or sriracha sauce.
- Leftover fritters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Sweet corn fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a light meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
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