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Corn and Basil Fritters

Deliciously crispy corn and basil fritters, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Mixture
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
For Frying
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, flour, egg, milk, chopped basil, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
Fry the Fritters
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with a spatula.
  3. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These fritters can be served with a variety of dips such as sour cream or salsa.

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