My aunt brought a fresh batch to the cookout and people were literally grabbing them before she could set the plate down. Takes only 4 ingredients to
These Southern Sweet Corn Fritters fry up into golden, crispy bites packed with juicy sweet corn in every morsel. Made with simple kitchen staples, they balance a light, fluffy center with delightful crispy edges—making them a perfect side dish or snack for any family gathering.
Southern 4-Ingredient Sweet Corn Fritters – Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (cut from the cob or thawed frozen corn)
- 3/4 cup self-rising flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Step-By-Step Directions:
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Make the batter: Pour in the lightly beaten eggs and stir with a fork or spatula until a thick, sticky batter forms.
- Fold in the corn: Stir in the sweet corn kernels until they are evenly coated throughout the batter.
- Heat the oil: Add about 1/4 inch of neutral frying oil to a large skillet and place it over medium to medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- Drop and flatten: Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Lightly flatten each mound with the back of a spoon to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Fry until golden: Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until deep golden brown and crisp around the edges, then flip and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side until cooked through.
- Drain and serve: Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil. Serve hot and crispy.