Mexican Street Corn Fritters Recipe
These Mexican Street Corn Fritters are a delicious twist on classic elote, combining sweet corn with savory spices and cheese, fried to crispy perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 fritters 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Fritter Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Fritter Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, then add corn, cotija cheese, green onions, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, and mayonnaise if using.
- Combine and Fry: Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten slightly, and fry until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream, lime wedges, and cotija cheese.
Notes
- Try adding minced jalapeño or cayenne for a spicier kick.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
