Corn and Jalapeno Fritters
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
30 fritters
Source: In 'The Big Book of Appetizers'
Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 (13 1/4 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 cup corn kernel (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- vegetable oil, for frying
- coarse salt, for sprinkling
Directions
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Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
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Stir in the eggs, milk, creamed corn just until the flour mixture has all been moistened.
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The mixture should be lumpy.
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Fold in corn, jalapeno, and cilantro.
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Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over med-high heat; drop the corn batter by tablespoonfuls into the skillet and fry until brown on both sides.
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The centers should feel firm when gently pressed, about 1 minute per side.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Sprinkle fritters lightly with coarse salt immediately.
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Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
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Repeat until all the batter has been used, adding more oil as needed.
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Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.
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*The fritters can be made and kept warm in a 200° oven for 30 minutes.