Description
Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Fritters are crispy, cheesy bites with a spicy kick—perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a savory snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1–2 chopped jalapeños
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice fresh corn off the cob and chop the jalapeños.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix fresh corn kernels and chopped jalapeños with shredded cheese.
- Bring it all together: Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Heat oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil.
- Fry fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet, flatten slightly, and fry for about three minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg