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Corn Fritters [Vegetarian]

Corn fritters are deliciously crispy and are a great main meal or side you can make quickly with pantry staples.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, lunch
Keyword: vegetarian
Servings: 1 person
Author: Tansy Boggon

Equipment

  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
  • ¼ cup grated cheese (Edam, Parmesan or crumbled feta)
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1 tablespoon chives or spring onions, finely chopped, optional
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Pinch of chilli flakes, optional

Instructions

  • Whisk egg in a small bowl.
  • Combine egg, corn and cheese. Then, mix through the remaining ingredients.
  • In a large non-stick frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. The oil is warm enough if a small drop of batter instantly sizzles in the pan.
  • Spoon two tablespoons of mixture into the frying pan for each individual fritter. The mixture will make 2-4 fritters, depending on desired size.
  • Flip the fritters over after about 2-3 minutes when you see the edges begin to brown.
  • Repeat for the other side.
  • Remove fritters from frying pan, holding them on the spatula for a moment to remove excess oil. Alternatively, place on a kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil.

Notes

How to serve corn fritters

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole or avocado slices and sprinkle with finely chopped chives.
Try with a dollop of relish, chutney, sweet chilli sauce, minted yogurt, salsa or pico de gallo for additional flavour.

What to serve with corn fritters

For a complete meal, serve the fritters alongside:
  • steamed or roasted veggies
  • chips or wedges
  • fresh salad such as green leafy veggies, tomato, cucumber and herbs or sprouts
  • poached or fried egg
  • bacon

Make them gluten-free

Substitute the flour for gluten-free flour or Besan (chickpea) flour.

Make them vegan

Omit the flour and egg. Switch with 4 tablespoons of Besan (chickpea) flour combined with 2 tablespoons of water, soy or almond milk and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.