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Fresh Corn and Basil Fritters

Crispy and flavorful fritters made with fresh corn and fragrant basil, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Mixture
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels about 3-4 ears of corn
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
For Frying
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Fritter Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the chopped basil, beaten eggs, milk, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
Fry the Fritters
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the fritter mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the spatula.
  3. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These fritters can be served with a yogurt dip or a spicy aioli for added flavor.

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