Mexican Corn Fritters Recipe – Mexican Special
Cheesy Mexican Corn Fritters are a standout snack choice! Packed with fresh corn kernels bursting with natural sweetness, and seasoned with jalapenos and paprika. These fritters are shallow fried until crispy and served with a creamy dip ready in just 2 minutes. They are absolutely fantastic!
- Prep Time5 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time15 min
Mexican Corn Fritters Ingredients:
- ½ cup Besan / Chickpea Flour
- ¼ cup Cornflour
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder / Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1 Lemon zest
- ¾ cup Cheddar Cheese grated
- 1 Jalapeno deseeded and chopped
- ¼ cup Spring Onions chopped
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Cream
- 3 cups Sweet Corn Kernels
- cup Fresh Coriander chopped with stems
- cup Canola or any other Vegetable Oil for frying
- Cheddar Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Cheddar Cheese grated
- ¼ cup Fresh Coriander finely chopped
- 1 Pinch Salt
How To Make Mexican Corn Fritters
In a bowl, combine both flours, salt, chili powder, and sugar. Mix well. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, cheese, chopped jalapeno, and eggs, stirring until you achieve a thick batter consistency. Add cream, spring onions, corn kernels, and coriander, mixing thoroughly until the batter is of dropping consistency.
Heat oil in a frying pan and use an ice cream scoop to drop scoops of batter onto the pan to form fritters. Flatten the batter with a spatula. Cook until golden on one side, then flip and cook until golden on the other side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined platter.
Prepare the remaining batter in the same manner, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, salt, and coriander. Serve the fritters topped with the sauce.
Recipe Notes:
Different types of corn: Fresh or frozen corn kernels can be used to prepare these corn fritters. If using frozen corn, ensure it’s thawed and any excess liquid is drained before adding to the batter. For canned corn, drain thoroughly to achieve the desired batter consistency.
Chilling the batter: The batter can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 hours if necessary. Before frying, give it a quick stir to ensure consistency.
Substituting Spring Onions: Regular finely chopped onions can be substituted for spring onions interchangeably.
Reheating Corn Fritters: To reheat fritters, heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan over high heat and cook them for a minute or two on each side until warmed through and crispy. Alternatively, place them in a preheated 400°F/200°C oven for 5-8 minutes until they are warm and crispy.
