Corn fritters with shredded cheese and jalapeno are a savory, sweet side dish, snack or appetizer.
Perfect as a side, snack, or appetizer these corn fritters are made with corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and minced jalapenos, mixed in a fluffy batter and pan-fried until golden crisp.
Extra corn fritters can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze in zip bags for up to 3 months. Reheat and re-crisp them in the air fryer, under the broiler, or wrap them in foil and reheat in the toaster.
Leftovers can be made into a vegetarian burger with lettuce, avocado, pickled red onions, and a smear of mayonnaise or sweet mustard.
Fried corn fritters are a crispy, cheesy side dish, appetizer, snack, or breakfast.
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 egg
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno minced
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen or leftover corn on the cob
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- ¼ cup milk or more if needed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Combine flour, cornmeal, egg, onion, jalapeno, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Add salt to taste. Stir in corn and cheese.
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Add milk a little bit at a time if needed to make a moist mixture that can still hold its shape. You may not need all of the milk.
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Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the corn mixture onto the hot oil and gently flatten with a spatula.
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Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden, flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
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Top with sour cream for serving.
- Use fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned (drained) corn.
- Any kind of cheese can be used in this recipe.
- For less heat, skip the jalapenos and add 2 tablespoons mild green chilis or finely diced bell pepper.
- Store leftovers in zip bags in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the toaster or oven to re-crisp, or in the microwave for a moister fritter.
Calories: 270 | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
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