Description
Crispy Mexican street corn fritters blend zesty street flavors with golden, crunchy texture. Spicy, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious, these fritters will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Mexico with one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Additional Cotija cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend corn kernels with dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of flour, cornmeal, baking powder, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate Cotija cheese, cilantro, egg, and milk into the mixture, creating a cohesive, thick batter with vibrant flavor profiles.
- Prepare a deep skillet by heating vegetable oil to 350°F, creating a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Gently deposit rounded spoonfuls of batter into the sizzling oil, delicately pressing each portion to form slight disk shapes.
- Fry fritters for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, monitoring color transformation to a rich golden brown and ensuring crispy exterior.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined surface, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their crispness.
- Present the fritters while warm, garnishing with fresh lime wedges and an additional sprinkle of crumbled Cotija cheese for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Prevent soggy fritters by ensuring corn kernels are well-drained and patted dry before mixing into the batter.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to achieve crispy, evenly cooked fritters without burning.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding diced jalapeños for extra spice kick.
- Make gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or cornmeal flour for a lighter, crunchier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 259 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg