Take our word for it, these little cheese-spiked corn fritters won’t last long! They’re divine as a snack or an appetizer, and they really take things up a notch when served as a side to fish, burgers, or barbecue anything.
Corn Fritters
Makes about 2½ dozen
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1½ cups self-rising cornmeal mix
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal mix, flour, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened; stir in cheese and corn mixture.
- In a medium Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 3 inches, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360°. Using a 1½-inch spring-loaded ice cream spoon, carefully scoop batter into hot oil, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Let drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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