Description
Elote Corn Fritters are a delicious and crispy treat made from sweet corn, inspired by the traditional Mexican street food elote.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (Cotija or Parmesan)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, flour, cornmeal, cheese, cilantro, red onion, egg, baking powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and a batter forms.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the batter.
- These fritters can be served as an appetizer or a side dish.
- Leftover fritters can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Elote Corn Fritters, Mexican street food, corn fritters, appetizer recipes