Jalapeno Corn Fritters
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these jalapeno corn fritters are bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1–2 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by measuring and prepping.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mix and stir gently.
- Incorporate the corn and jalapenos into the batter.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the fritters on paper towels.
- Make the dipping sauce by mixing ranch dressing and Sriracha.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blends.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeno, corn, fritters, appetizer, vegetarian