Healthy Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters Recipe: Air Fryer and Oven Instructions

Corn Fritters Ingredients:

• 3 cups fresh corn 🌽
• ¼ cup sliced green onion 🧅
• 1 jalapeño, de-seeded and minced 🌶️
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 🧁
• ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
• ¼ teaspoon pepper 🌶️
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 🧀
• 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded 🧀
• ¼ cup milk 🥛
• 2 large eggs 🥚🥚

Cilantro Lime Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream 🥣
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 🍋
• ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro 🌿
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• ½ teaspoon onion powder 🧅
• ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
• ½ teaspoon pepper 🌶️

Instructions:

Corn Fritters:

1. Prepare the Fritter Mixture:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh corn, sliced green onion, and minced jalapeño.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to the flour mixture.
   • In another bowl, whisk the milk and eggs together, then pour this into the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
   • Fold in the corn, green onions, and jalapeños.

Cooking in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
   • Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or a brush of oil.
2. Cook:
   • Scoop the batter into the air fryer basket, forming small patties (about 2 tablespoons each).
   • Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking in the Oven:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Cook:
   • Scoop the batter onto the baking sheet, forming small patties (about 2 tablespoons each).
   • Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Cilantro Lime Sauce:

1. Mix:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, fresh lime juice, minced fresh cilantro, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Stir until well combined.

Serving:

• Serve the warm corn fritters with a side of cilantro lime sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

This recipe will give you delicious, crispy corn fritters that are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Whether you choose to air fry or bake them, the result will be a delightful treat with a refreshing dip!