Description
These Mexican Street Corn Fritters are a delicious twist on classic elote, combining sweet corn with savory cotija cheese and a hint of spice. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters make a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Batter:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Additional:
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola)
- Fresh lime wedges and extra cotija for serving
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, green onions, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and mix into the corn mixture. Stir in flour, cornmeal, and baking powder until well combined.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat oil in a skillet, spoon batter into the pan, flatten slightly, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, then serve warm with cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeño to the batter.
- Serve with a drizzle of Mexican crema or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
