Mexican Corn Fritters – 15 minutes and ready!
on Jul 08, 2019, Updated Aug 23, 2020
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Cheesy Mexican Corn Fritters will give any snack a run for its money! They are loaded with fresh corn kernels that have their fresh natural sweetness, and spiced with jalapenos and paprika. Shallow fried to crisp and served with a quick 2 minute creamy dip, these are brilliant!
Lets get close and personal with these Mexican Corn Fritters today. They are not perfectly shaped, most of mine have jagged edges which actually become extra crispy and will be your favorite part. There will also be bits of deep fried corn left over in the pan that you will fight over. And that’s my case for making these Mexican Corn Fritters super fast.
I don’t say it often enough but I love anything fried and crispy though I try to resist it but then I give in, like every five days. Which is why you’ll see many many crispy snacks on this site. Here are some of my favorites.
Favourite Crispy Snacks
- Crispy Honey Chilli Potatoes
- Vegetable Pakoras
- Korean Popcorn Chicken
- Crispy Veg Nuggets
- Jalapeno Three Cheese Samosas
- Potato Samosas
- Crispy Fried Noodles (Not just for your manchow soup)
- Chinese Samosas
- Paneer Pakora Recipe 2 Ways
Let’s talk about how incredibly easy these are, and how you don’t need to scared of frying stuff anymore.
These fritters have a few simple ingredients. I always like to use Besan or chickpea flour for my fritters instead of All Purpose Flour because its healthier. These mexican corn fritters are flavored with chilli powder or paprika, jalapenos and lots of coriander/ cilantro for that spicy herb flavor that really balances out the sweetness from the corn.
And while we make them on repeat when corn is in season, you can really make them all year round with frozen corn kernels. If you are using canned corn though, I would recommend draining the corn completely and washing it under running water to get rid of any extra moisture and liquid before adding it to the batter to get the consistency of the batter right.
Don’t forget that dip. Its only got five ingredients and takes about two extra minutes to make and is so worth it!
I even like serving these Mexican Corn Fritters for dinner once in a while, sandwiched between slices of bread (anybody else does that?), or with a large salad on the side. It makes boring weeknights shine!
Watch Mexican Corn Fritters Recipe Video
Mexican Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- Mexican Corn Fritters
- 1/2 cup Besan / Chickpea Flour
- 1/4 cup Cornflour
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder / Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1 Lemon, zest
- 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 1 Jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup Spring Onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Cream
- 3 cups Sweet Corn Kernels
- 1/3 cup Fresh Coriander , chopped with stems
- 1/3 cup Canola , or any other Vegetable Oil for frying
- Cheddar Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander, finely chopped
- 1 Pinch Salt
Instructions
- In a bowl add both the flours, salt, chilli powder and sugar. Give it a stir to mix together. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, cheese, chopped jalapeno and eggs and mix everything together to get the consistency of a thick batter. Finally add cream, spring onions, corn kernels and coriander and give everything a good stir to get a batter of dropping consistency.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and use an ice cream scoop to drop scoops of batter on to the pan to make fritters. Flatten the batter with the back of a spatula. Cook on one side till golden and once the edges start to brown, flip the fritters over to cook till golden on the other side. Transfer to a paper towel lined platter.
- Make fritters the same way with the balance batter, adding more oil to the pan if required.
- To make the dipping sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, salt and the coriander. Serve the fritters topped with the sauce.
Notes
- Which Corn to use: You can use either fresh or frozen corn kernels to make these corn fritters. If using frozen corn, thaw it and drain any extra liquid before adding them to the batter. If using canned corn, drain all the liquid and then add them to get the consistency of the batter right.
- Refrigerating the batter: You can make the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 hours if required. Give it a quick stir and then start frying.
- Spring Onions: Spring Onions can easily be swapped for regular onions which are finely chopped
- Reheating Corn Fritters: To reheat these fritters, add a teaspoon of oil to a pan and reheat them on high flame by cooking them in the pan for a minute or two on each side. Alternatively you can also reheat them in a preheated 400F/200C oven till they are warm and crispy (about 5-8 minutes)
It was amazing 🤩
Thanks for leaving a comment! Soooo glad you liked it Susmita
Hi Richa,
I was wondering if it would be possible to make these in an air fryer?
Sure, they would work really well
Can we substitute another veggie for the corn? My sister in law is allergic to corn.
You can use cauliflower/potatoes/zucchini
I tried this recipe and these tasted amazing! I used water instead of eggs to form the batter and yellow onion because I didnt have scallions on hand, and the fritters were perfect!
Thank you so so much Krishna! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Great Recipe Mam,
Please Bring More Corn Recipes
These look amazing! Any idea on how to make them vegan?
Hey Elizabeth, you can increase the amount of chickpea flour and cornflour slightly and swap the egg with water to make a thick batter. That should make them vegan.
They look so yuummm! The kids in my household are going to love it! Thanks for sharing other crispy snacks, too. Hope you’re having a great day, Richa! 😀
Thanks Luna!
Love anything corn recipe!!! These fritters looks o yummy.