Corn Fritters Recipe (Easy Pan-Fried)
This corn fritters recipe uses simple pantry staples and comes together quickly in one bowl. You’ll mix a thick batter, fold in corn, then pan-fry spoonfuls until golden. Follow the steps for how to make them with minimal fuss and steady heat.
Ingredients
1. Dry mix
2. Wet mix
Step-by-Step Method
Combine the dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt so everything is evenly distributed.
Mix the wet ingredients
In a second bowl, beat the egg. Stir in the milk and melted butter until smooth.
Make the batter
Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir just until you no longer see dry flour; don’t overmix to keep the fritters tender.
Fold in the corn
Add the corn kernels and gently fold so they’re spread throughout the batter. The mixture should be thick and spoonable.
Heat the pan
Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Keep the heat steady so the outside browns without burning.
Pan-fry until golden
Drop batter by 1–2 tablespoonfuls into the pan. Cook 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden, flip, then cook about 2 minutes more. Re-grease the pan lightly as needed.
Drain and serve
Transfer to a paper towel for a brief drain. Serve warm; they’re great with yogurt, sour cream, or a simple salad.