Crispy on the outside, moist and bursting with juicy summer corn kernels on the inside, these crave-worthy vegan corn fritters are easy to make and absolutely scrumptious!
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels, about 4 ears worth of corn (Note 1)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk
- ½ cup peanut oil, or as needed (for fried fritters only)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
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If you're planning on baking your fritters, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Stir the corn, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
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Pour in the milk and stir, just until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
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Generously coat the bottom of a medium nonstick skillet with the oil (about ⅛ inch deep) and place it over medium heat.
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Once the oil begins to shimmer, drop the batter into the skillet, using about ⅓ cup for each fritter. Optionally place a jalapeño slice or two on top of each fritter. Cook the fritters in batches, frying as many as you can at a time without crowding the skillet.
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Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, carefully testing each one before flipping to make sure it's ready and will hold together.
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Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you cook the remaining ones, adding oil to the skillet as needed between batches.
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Serve.
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Drop the batter by ⅓ cupfuls on the prepared baking sheets. Optionally place a jalapeño slice or two on top of each fritter.
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Bake the fritters until they appear solid, about 12 to 15 minutes. They will only darken slightly since they're being cooked without oil.
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Remove the baking sheets from the oven and place them on a cooling rack. Let the fritters cool for a few minutes before removing them from the baking sheets.
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Serve.
- Frozen corn can be substituted when fresh isn't in season. Thaw it before you begin making the recipe.
- Nutrition information is approximate for fried fritters. Baked fritters will have about 58 calories, 0.6 grams of fat, and 0.1 grams saturated fat per fritter.