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Old Fashioned Crispy Corn Fritters with Tangy Dipping Sauce

A stack of four golden brown, crispy corn fritters served on a white plate next to a dollop of creamy dipping sauce.
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Create classic comfort food with these old fashioned corn fritters. They are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with sweet corn flavor, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) sweet corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Tangy Dipping Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. This forms your dry base.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and cooled melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the sweet corn kernels and chopped green onion until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Heat about 1 to 1.5 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature for best results.
  7. Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan. Work in batches.
  8. Fry the fritters for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until they are golden brown and cooked through. You are looking for that satisfying, crispy texture.
  9. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  10. Serve the crispy corn fritters immediately while hot alongside the chilled tangy dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispy corn fritters, ensure your oil temperature is correct before adding the batter. If the oil is too cool, the fritters will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • If you want cheesy corn fritters, add 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the batter along with the corn.
  • To achieve a fluffy corn fritters texture, avoid overmixing the batter once the wet and dry ingredients combine.

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