Description
These Mexican Street Corn Fritters are a delightful twist on classic street corn, combining sweet corn with savory spices and a crispy exterior. Served with a zesty cilantro lime yogurt, they make a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Fritters:
- 4 ears fresh corn (about 2 1/2 cups corn kernels)
- 1/3 cup fine cornmeal
- 1/3 cup flour (white whole wheat)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sliced chives or scallions
- 3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco, divided
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
Cilantro Lime Yogurt:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Optional garnishes: sliced chives or scallions, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Heat a grill pan, grill the corn until charred, cut kernels.
- Prepare Fritter Batter: Mix dry ingredients, whisk egg and milk, combine wet and dry ingredients, add corn, chives, lime juice, and queso fresco.
- Cook Fritters: Heat skillet, spoon batter, cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Make Cilantro Lime Yogurt: Combine yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Serve: Top fritters with yogurt, corn and cheese topping, garnish with chives and cilantro.
Notes
- If fresh corn isn’t available, roasted corn from the freezer section works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
