Corn Fritters

These crispy Corn Fritters are filled with sweet corn kernels wrapped in a delicious batter. They’re fried until puffy and golden then they can be served with Southern comeback sauce, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.

Easy Corn Fritters Recipe

This recipe for easy Corn Fritters can be made with fresh, canned or frozen corn. When fresh corn is available in abundance in the summer, it’s fresh all the way for me! How to make simple Corn Fritters: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Dry Ingredients – First, use a whisk to sift together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt and seasonings per the recipe.
• Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl whisk together buttermilk, melted butter and eggs.
• Combine – Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients then toss in the corn kernels and chives mixing well to evenly distrubute the ingredients in the batter.
• Fry – Use an ice cream scoop to divide the batter and fry at 360-365°F for 2-3 minutes or just until puffy and golden and cooked through.
• Enjoy immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar, with comeback sauce for dipping or drizzle with maple syrup.

How to Make the BEST Corn Fritters

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Fried Corn Fritters: All purpose flour, fresh corn, chives, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, granulated garlic, onion powder, paprika, melted butter, large eggs and peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: One deep heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven, fry thermometer, measuring cups and spoons, slotted spoon or stainless steel spider, large bowl, medium bowl, sheet pan or platter lined with paper towels.
• You can also use canned or frozen corn in this recipe. Frozen corn should be thawed prior to adding to the batter.
• The yield can vary depending on how large the fritters are made. Use a small scoop for more servings.
• If you prefer, you could use finely diced sweet onion such as Vidalia onions or chopped green onions for color in place of chives. Chives are mild and complement the flavor of the corn so well.
• You can serve these fritters dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with maple syrup or enjoyed with Southern Comeback Sauce for dipping.
• Corn Fritters can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as a side dish with any of your favorite entrees. They make a spectacular substitute for hush puppies with seafood dishes and they pair beautifully with a bowl of soup or pinto beans.
• Store Corn Fritters in an airtight container chilled for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F air fryer or 350°F oven on a sheet pan just until crisped.

More Easy Southern Side Dish Recipes to Make

• Crispy fried Zucchini Fritters.
• Perfectly seasoned Firecracker Fried Okra.
• Make these Sweet Potatoes Fries on a sheet pan in the oven.
• The flavor of this Fried Squash is unbeatable.
• Southern Style Creamed Corn is made completely on the stovetop.
• Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese beats any you’d make from a blue box.
• Smashed Crispy Sweet Potatoes from North Carolina Sweet Potatoes.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Dutch Oven
• Fry Thermometer
• Stainless Steel Spider
• Corn Cutter Peeler