Sweetcorn fritters

Bite into perfectly crispy sweetcorn fritters that are popping with delicious sweetcorn flavor! When we want a tasty snack, we love making sweetcorn fritters, you can rustle them up in 15 minutes and they are a real crowd pleaser!

Why you’ll love this sweetcorn fritter recipe

• They are a great way of getting the kids to eat veggies!

• Quick and easy, these corn fritters will be on your table in just 15 minutes!

• They are perfect as part of a summer dinner or as a snack or appetizer.

• They are 100% vegetarian.

If you are looking for tasty comfort food that the whole family will love, that’s quick and easy to make but will look great, then sweetcorn fritters are for you. Take our advice and make double, they get eaten VERY quickly!

The ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients listed below in the photograph.

What corn is best for fritters?

You can use any type of corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned corn.

If you use frozen or canned, be sure to drain all the liquid from them or they may fall apart.

How to make sweetcorn fritters with step-by-step instructions

Making our easy corn fritters are easy if you follow our simple instructions.

In a large bowl add sweetcorn kernels, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, and stir thoroughly to combine.

Now, stir in the heavy cream and beaten egg until they are fully combined.

Add vegetable oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Heat the oil and when the oil is hot, scoop 2 – 3 tablespoons of sweetcorn batter and place it carefully in the oil, then flatten it so you have a flat circular shape, repeat until your pan is full.

Fry for 2 – 3 minutes and then flip the sweetcorn fritters and cook for a further 2 – 3 minutes until they are crispy ad golden brown.

Remove from the hot oil and place on a plate lined with kitchen paper or paper towels, to absorb any excess oil.

Repeat the process until all your sweetcorn fritters are cooked and serve them immediately.

Enjoy your crispy sweetcorn fritters!

What do you serve corn fritters with?

Sweetcorn fritters are perfect as part of a summer salad or sandwiched in a burger bun.

Two of the most popular sauces for dipping your sweetcorn fritters in are ketchup and mayonnaise.

Absolutely delicious with chutney or dipping sauce, dip them in cucumber raita, sriracha with mayo, chilli sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream and chives, or even garlic dip.

And if you’re looking for another delicious light fritter, why not try a cucumber fritter from Veganiac?

Play with the flavors

Add a little lemon or lime juice, for an extra zing.

Experiment with additional vegetables, add thinly sliced scallions (spring onions), red pepper, zucchini, carrots, coriander (cilantro), or even avocado.

Throw some spice in by adding red chili flakes, paprika, or chili powder.

Trust your instincts and add what you love, you may discover your new favorite corn fritters!

Do you serve corn fritters hot or cold?

The great thing about sweetcorn fritters is that they are delicious when served hot, but also when served cold!

This means that they are the perfect ‘go-to snack’ whenever you are peckish!

Why do my corn fritters fall apart?

There are a couple of reasons your fritters may fall apart.

Firstly, you may have used too much batter, you want to make sure that you use as little as possible, just enough to hold the sweetcorn kernels together.

Secondly, you may not be using enough oil in your frying pan, which would result in the fritters sticking to the pan.

Why are my fritters soggy?

Again, this may be because you are using too much batter, try to use as little as possible.

What holds fritters together?

The batter holds the sweetcorn kernels together, but this alone doesn’t hold them.

You need to ensure you have heated the oil in your pan correctly, when ready, your fritters should sizzle as you add them.

A tip to check if your oil is hot enough is to place a little bit of batter into the hot oil, if it sizzles, then it’s ready, if it doesn’t keep heating and retesting until it does.

Save time – make the batter in advance

While it only takes a few minutes to make the corn batter, sometimes you are pushed for time and every minute counts.

The great thing with our sweetcorn batter is that you can make it the day before you need it and keep it covered in the fridge overnight.

How do I store them?

Our sweetcorn fritters store well, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and simply reheat them in the oven.

They also freeze really well; they freeze for up to 3 months.

The best way to freeze them is to place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes, you can then put them in freezer bags, and they won’t stick together.

Recipe notes and expert tips

• Drain well
  If using canned or frozen corn, then make sure you drain them properly and pat dry them, or your fritters will fall apart.
• Check the oil
  Place a little bit of batter into the hot oil to check if it’s hot enough, if it sizzles, it’s ready, if it doesn’t, keep on heating and checking.
• Storage
  Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

More easy recipes for you to try

If you like our sweetcorn fritters, then why not give these easy recipes a try? Zucchini fritters, honey roasted carrots, air fryer asparagus, Indian chili potatoes, or air fryer Brussels sprouts.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our easy sweetcorn fritters and would love to hear how you got on with making them.

Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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