Description
Delicious Sweet Corn Basil Fritter Bites are a perfect snack that combines the sweetness of corn with the aromatic flavor of fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 3–4 ears of corn)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for frying (about 1/4 cup, or as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Remove the kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife to get about 2 cups of corn kernels.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the chopped basil and corn kernels.
- Combine the Mixtures: Pour the egg and corn mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat.
- Fry the Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Enjoy the fritter bites warm, with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- To make it vegan, replace eggs with flaxseed meal mixed with water.
- Consider mixing in grated cheese or diced onions for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sweet Corn, Basil, Fritter, Snack, Appetizer