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Quick Corn Fritters Recipe | 15-Minute Meals

Whip up crispy golden corn fritters in under 15 minutes with this easy Farmers Wife Homestead recipe — perfect for busy weeknights or weekend brunch.
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Golden homemade corn fritters stacked on a blue plate with sour cream and spring onions on top
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake dry mix the recipe is linked in the blog post
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup water or a little more if needed
  • 1x 410g can creamed style corn or fresh corn off the cob or frozen corn kernels (see notes for quantities)
  • 1 cup grated cheese optional but so good!
  • 100 g diced cooked bacon it is best to not overcook the bacon
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp oil or butter for frying

Optional Extras

  • whipped sour cream to be smooth and creamy
  • sliced spring onions
  • diced capsicums peppers
  • chilli flakes

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
  • Stir in the pancake mix until you get a smooth batter — not too thick, not too runny.
  • Fold through the corn, cheese, bacon, onion and garlic powders. Season to taste
  • Heat oil or butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes each side, until golden brown and puffed. Keep warm on a paper-towel-lined plate while you finish the batch.
  • To serve: stack three medium-sized fritters on top of each other. Top with the whipped sour cream and garnish with spring onions.

Notes

Stacey's Kitchen Tips
  • Make it cheesy: Add a handful more of grated cheddar or parmesan for extra flavour.
  • Veggie boost: Finely grate carrot or zucchini. You can even add a bit of chopped spinach. These can sneak in some extra goodness for the kids.
  • Keep them warm: Pop finished fritters in the oven on low while you cook the rest, so they stay crispy. Although they are just as nice served cold.
  • Freeze ahead: Let them cool completely, then layer between baking paper and freeze in a bag. Reheat straight from frozen in the oven or air fryer for a fast snack.
Variations
  • No creamed corn? If you can't get cream styled corn, just leave it out and use either fresh off the cob or frozen corn. Add 1-2 cups.
  • Spicy Fritters: Mix in a pinch of chilli flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Breakfast Stack: Serve fritters with a poached egg and a side of avocado for a café-style breakfast at home. Go ahead and add an extra side of bacon as well. YUM!
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Farmers Wife Homestead