Description
Fresh corn and basil fritters are a delightful summer dish that combines the sweetness of fresh corn with the aromatic essence of basil. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters make a perfect appetizer, side dish, or snack. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are best served warm for an irresistible crunch that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Cut corn off the cob and chop basil finely.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, beat eggs and mix in chopped basil and corn until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering.
- Fry fritters: Scoop about two tablespoons of batter into hot oil; flatten slightly with a spatula. Fry for about three minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg