Sweet Corn Fritters

This is a quick and easy recipe for sweet corn fritters that can be enjoyed as a snack or a light meal. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and go well with a dipping sauce or served with a salad.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup (125ml) milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon (15g) butter, melted
• 1 cup (165g) sweetcorn kernels
• oil, for frying

Method

1. Sift the flour into a bowl.
2. Add the milk, egg, salt and butter, and mix until well combined.
3. Stir in the sweetcorn kernels.
4. Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve with a dipping sauce or a salad.

Potential changes & improvements

Here are some ideas for how you could change up this recipe:

• Add some shredded cheese to the batter for cheesy fritters.
• Add a finely chopped green onion for extra flavor.
• For a spicy twist, add some chopped chili peppers to the batter.

What other food it works well with

Sweet corn fritters go well with a variety of other dishes. Here are some ideas:

• Serve with a dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce, sour cream or ranch dressing.
• Serve with a side salad of mixed greens and a vinaigrette.
• Serve as a main meal with roasted vegetables and a side of mashed potatoes.

Common Mistakes

Here are some common mistakes people make when making sweet corn fritters:

• Not sifting the flour – this will result in a lumpy batter.
• Not adding enough milk – the batter should be of a thick but pourable consistency.
• Not heating the oil sufficiently – the fritters will absorb too much oil if the pan is not hot enough.
• Not cooking the fritters for long enough – they should be golden brown and cooked through before being removed from the pan.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (2 fritters):

• Calories: 400
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 540mg
• Carbohydrates: 43g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 11g

Allergens:

• Eggs
• Milk
• Wheat