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Crispy Sweet Corn Fritters with Feta

These crispy sweet corn fritters with feta are a delightful comfort food that are quick to prepare, offering a mix of sweet, salty, and slightly spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Ingredients
  • 3 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off the cobs (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided (1/4 tsp in the batter, 1/4 tsp to finish)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 pieces green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil, for frying
Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup sour cream For serving
  • to taste hot honey For serving
  • to taste extra green onions For serving
  • to taste dipping sauce of your choice For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Stand each cob upright on a cutting board and shave off the kernels with a sharp knife, cutting away from yourself.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the baking powder, flour, cornmeal, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cornstarch.
  3. Add the egg and heavy cream to the bowl and stir until you have a thick, uniform paste.
  4. Add the corn kernels, crumbled feta, and sliced green onions and fold all ingredients together gently.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop, portion about 2 tablespoons of batter for each fritter and fry in the hot oil.
  3. Press each fritter flat to about 1/2 inch thick and fry for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
  4. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Serve warm with sour cream, extra green onions, hot honey, or a dipping sauce you enjoy.

Notes

Store leftover fritters in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. For freezing, place in a single layer first, then transfer to a freezer bag or container.