Description
These sweetcorn fritters are a deliciously crispy and savory snack or side dish perfect for any meal. Made with sweetcorn, aromatic herbs, and spices, then pan-fried to golden perfection, they offer a delightful combination of crunchy edges and tender centers. The recipe is straightforward and results in flavorful, comforting fritters that pair well with fresh spring onions or a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 150g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 160ml whole milk
- 1 egg
- rapeseed oil, for frying
Vegetables and Herbs
- 550g sweetcorn
- 2 spring onions, chopped, plus a little extra cut into thin strips to serve (optional)
- 10g sliced chives
- handful of parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Gradually mix in the whole milk until smooth, then whisk in the egg to create a cohesive batter.
- Add the vegetables and herbs: Fold the sweetcorn, chopped spring onions, sliced chives, and chopped parsley into the batter. Season with freshly ground black pepper and mix until evenly combined.
- Heat the oil: Pour rapeseed oil into a frying pan to a depth of about 1 cm. Heat over medium heat until the oil is hot enough that a small amount of batter sizzles upon contact.
- Cook the fritters: For larger fritters, drop two heaped tablespoons of mixture into the pan in a clockwise direction to help track their order. For smaller fritters, use one heaped tablespoon at a time. Fry each batch for 2 minutes until golden on one side.
- Flip and continue frying: Flip the fritters in the same order they were added, and cook for another 2 minutes while occasionally turning them to achieve an even golden brown finish on both sides. Watch carefully as kernels of corn may burst and sizzle.
- Drain and serve: Remove fritters from the pan and place them on a wire rack. Dab away any excess oil with kitchen paper. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with thin strips of spring onion.
Notes
- Using self-raising flour and baking powder helps make the fritters light and fluffy.
- Adjust the amount of oil to ensure fritters fry evenly without sticking.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or use different herbs like coriander or basil.
- Serve warm for the best texture; fritters may lose crispiness when cooled.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on serving needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: sweetcorn fritters, corn fritters, vegetarian snack, crispy fritters, pan-fried fritters, easy fritters recipe
