Description
These Mexican Street Corn Fritters are a delightful twist on classic elote, combining sweet corn, savory spices, and tangy cotija cheese for a crispy, flavorful treat. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, these fritters are sure to impress with their bold Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Fritter Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- juice of ½ lime
- oil for frying
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- extra cotija cheese
- lime wedges
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the corn, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, cotija cheese, green onions, and cilantro.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and lime juice. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan, flatten slightly, and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried fritters to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Serve warm, topped with sour cream, cotija, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For spicier fritters, add minced jalapeño to the batter.
- These fritters are versatile and can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
