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Corn Cake Fritters recipe
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Corn Cake Fritters

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword corn-cake-fritters, corn-cakes-recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 12 large or 18-20 small corn cake fritters
Calories 156kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup yellow self-rising cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cups whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and garlic powder. [If using plain cornmeal, increase the baking powder to 1 tsp]
  • Add the corn and chopped green onion. Mix to coat.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the heavy cream and eggs. Add to the dry ingredients stirring until the ingredients are evenly moistened.
  • Rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
  • Cook: In a heavy bottomed skillet heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil.
  • Use a large ice cream scoop or measuring cup to divide the batter dropping into the pan. Fry in batches until golden and cooked through, around 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Serve immediately with honey or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg