How to Make Crispy Corn Fritters

Learn how to make crispy corn fritters at home. A great way to enjoy summer vegetables is this easy recipe that I learned from my mom. She has this super easy recipe for the beer batter that it fries up light and crispy, which is a perfect combination with this corn.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Corn Side dish, easy recipe, Entertaining, Gameday food

Servings: Fritters

Calories: 41kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Half Sheet Pan

Non-stick Pan

Meatloaf Pan

Compost

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Ingredients

8 Cups Corn
2 Cups Pancake Mix
2 Large Eggs
1 ½ Cups Beer Pale Light Beer Works Well

Instructions

Whisk together the pancake mix, eggs, and beer. Stir to combine.
2 Cups Pancake Mix, 2 Large Eggs, 1 ½ Cups Beer
Remove the corn kernels from the cob if using fresh corn. If using frozen corn thaw and drain off the liquid. For canned corn, drain the liquid. Add to the fitter batter and fold in the corn.
8 Cups Corn
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add several tablespoons of corn batter to the hot oil. Fry on one side approximately 1 minute, turn and fry the second side. If it is not crispy and golden enough, continue frying a few seconds longer until the desired crispiness and color are achieved.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve while still hot and crispy.

Notes

There is a Short Video on This Recipe

Corn Fritter Recipe Pro-tips

Do not use a deep fryer for this recipe. If you try and drop spoons of the corn fritter batter into hot oil it will break apart, so just add about 1 cup vegetable or canola oil to a skillet when making these tasty treats. Use a tablespoon to drop the corn fritter batter into the skillet. The thick consistency allows them stay together while cooking, which creates beautiful golden edges once flipped over onto its opposite side.

Do not overcrowd the frying pan. This can lower the temperature and cause the fritters to cook longer and become soggy rather than crispy. Therefore, I generally fry 4 to 5 at once in a 12-inch skillet.

What to use in place of pancake mix? 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Swap out the beer for lemon-lime soda. This will also add to the light and bubbly the batter. Milk will work too, but you will not have as light and crispy of a batter.

Can You Freeze These Homemade Corn Fritters?

You can freeze corn fritters for up to two months. Place them in a single layer on top of one another so they don't stick together and place inside an airtight container or resealable plastic bag before freezing. Then when you want some crispy, warmed through deliciousness just take out as many pieces as you want.

How to Reheat Corn Fritters with a Golden and Crispy Outside

Let them thaw about 30 minutes and reheat them in a pan with hot oil frying on both sides about 1-2 minutes on each side.

You can also reheat these in a toaster oven or oven. They will be nice and crispy when heated at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.

If you are in a pinch, you can reheat in a microwave, but they will have a soggy texture. They will still taste great, but they will lose that amazing crispy texture.
You haven’t lived until you try these fritters. They are the best way to experience fresh corn and it doesn't even matter if your favorite is usually baked or fried, because we can guarantee that our recipe will win them over.

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