Nothing says summer quite like sweet, juicy fresh corn kernels. Summer corn is my favorite, and I find myself buying up LOTS of it during these warmer months. But while I love plain old corn on the cob, sometimes I like to shake things up and incorporate my delicious sweet corn into fun new dishes. That’s what inspired me to come up with this vegan corn fritters recipe. If you’ve got some corn to use up and want something really delicious, then these fritters are for you! They’re super easy too. Whip up a quick batter and these fritters cook in minutes, whether you’re frying them on the stove or baking them in the oven.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Corn. Ideally you’ll want to use fresh corn that’s just been cut from the cob, but you can certainly substitute frozen corn when fresh isn’t in season. Flour. I’ve only tested the recipe with plain old all-purpose wheat flour, so I can’t guarantee results with anything else. Cornmeal. Baking powder. Ground cumin. This is optional, but I love the flavor that it adds to these fritters. Salt. Non-dairy milk. Use a variety that’s unflavored and unsweetened. Soy milk, almond milk, or cashew milk would all be good choices. Peanut oil. This ingredient is for frying and can be skipped if you’d like to bake your fritters. Just about any high-heat oil can be substituted, such as canola, corn, or vegetable oil.
Optional addition: Jalapeño slices, for topping your fritters!
How They’re Made
The following is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll all the way down if you’d like to skip right to the recipe!
First you’ll need to cut your corn from the cob. Shuck your corn, then place an ear in a large bowl. Use a large, sharp knife (such as a chef’s knife) to slice the ear downward, removing the corn kernels.
Make your batter. Stir the corn, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cumin and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the non-dairy milk and stir everything together just until combined.
Frying Method
Heat a generous amount of oil in a medium nonstick skillet. You want the oil to be about ⅛ inch deep or more. Drop the batter into the hot oil, using about ⅓ cup for each fritter. Optionally, you can place a jalapeño slice on top of each dollop of batter. Fry the fritters for a few minutes on each side, being careful and testing each fritter to make sure it’s solid before you flip it.
For Baked Fritters
Drop the batter onto a baking sheet that’s been lined with parchment paper and bake the fritters until fully set.
Tip: Baked corn fritters are delicious, but they won’t be as crispy as fried. Their texture is soft and fluffy, almost like mini corn pancakes!
Leftovers & Storage
Vegan corn fritters are best served immediately, but if you do have leftovers they’ll keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days, or in the freezer for about 3 months. To reheat your fritters, first thaw them if they’re frozen (on the counter or in the microwave), then place them under a hot broiler until they begin to crisp back up.
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