Description
These Mexican Street Corn Fritters are crispy, flavorful bites bursting with sweet corn, mild heat from jalapeños, and the salty tang of cotija cheese. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they’re quick to make and bring the vibrant taste of Mexican street food into your kitchen with simple ingredients and stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups (420 grams) sweet corn kernels, cut off the cob
- 1-2 jalapeños, deseeded and diced
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cotija cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
Cooking
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, chili powder, and garlic powder until well combined, creating a seasoned base for the fritters.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Stir in the sweet corn kernels, diced jalapeños (with seeds removed for milder heat), and grated cotija cheese into the dry mixture, evenly distributing the flavors.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Pour the lightly beaten eggs and milk into the mixture, then mix everything thoroughly until the batter is well combined and holds together without being too runny.
- Heat Oil: Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, just enough to coat the surface lightly for frying the fritters.
- Cook Fritters: Using a heaping 1/4 cup of batter, drop onto the hot skillet and flatten gently with a spatula to form small patties. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until each fritter is golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed to prevent sticking.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve warm as a delicious snack or appetizer, optionally garnished with extra cotija or a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For extra spice, do not remove all jalapeño seeds or add some hot sauce to the batter.
- Use fresh sweet corn for the best texture and flavor; frozen corn can be used but should be thawed and drained.
- You can substitute cotija cheese with feta or Parmesan for a similar salty flavor if cotija is unavailable.
- To keep fritters warm before serving, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in a low oven (around 200°F or 95°C).
- Serve with a side of sour cream, crema, or a drizzle of lime crema for added richness and tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
