Description
Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters are a delicious and spicy snack made with fresh corn, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, flour, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- These fritters can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Serve with sour cream or salsa for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg