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Easy Corn Fritters
These easy Corn Fritters are loaded with sweet corn, salty bacon, green chiles and spices!
Sometimes you just need a good appetizer style dinner. These easy Corn Fritters fit the bill perfectly! They are a staple in our house around football season because they are such a great filling appetizer. However, I find that during summer when sweet corn is plentiful and I don’t want to heat up the house by turning on the oven I crave these crispy corn fritters.
What ingredients do you need to make Corn Fritters?
- Bacon, cooked and chopped
- Sweet Corn
- Creen Chiles
- Red onion
- Corn meal
- Gluten Free Bisquick
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Baking powder
- Spices: cumin. onion powder, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, pepper
- Oil for frying
How do you make easy Corn Fritters?
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir completely combining all ingredients well.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat, pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
- Using an ice cream scoop or small measuring cup scoop the fritter mixture into the skillet.
- Lightly press the mixture so it spreads out uniformly.
- Cook 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden brown, then flip.
- Place fitters on a wire rack to drain any remaining grease.
What should I serve with Corn Fritters?
These corn fritters make a great easy meal or appetizer on their own. Personally I like to dip mine in ranch dressing or serve with salsa and sour cream. However, if you want to serve these up as a side there are many things that pair perfectly with them!
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos: these tacos are loaded with salsa verde and lime flavor. They pair so well with the corn fritters. Don’t forget a few extra lime slices for garnish, you will love the extra kick it adds!
- Buffalo Roast Chicken: This might be a slightly unexpected pairing but the tangy roast chicken has such amazing flavor! I love to the pulled chicken on top of my corn fritter stacks and drizzle with a little queso!
- Chili or Soups: you can imagine what a great pairing these easy corn fritters are with your favorite chili and soups! Personally I love this no bean chili and this White Bean Chicken Chili!
Easy Corn Fritters
These easy Corn Fritters are loaded with sweet corn, salty bacon, green chilies and spices!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon cooked until crisp and chopped
- 15 ounces canned white or sweet corn corn, drained and rinsed or 2 cups fresh corn
- 4 ounces canned green chiles
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup corn meal
- ¼ cup Gluten Free Bisquick
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir completely combining all ingredients well.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat, pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
- Using an ice cream scoop or small measuring cup scoop the fritter mixture into the skillet.
- Lightly press the mixture so it spreads out uniformly.
Cook 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden brown, then flip. - Place fitters on a wire rack to drain any remaining grease.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 corn fritter | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 146kcal
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