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Easy Sweetcorn Fritters

Updated: Mar 20, 2025 · Published: Jan 9, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 29 Comments

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These Easy Sweetcorn Fritters are a great way to get some extra vegetables in your diet and are ready in under 15 minutes. Crispy fritters that are perfectly sized for kids to hold and are delicious served with all your favourite dips. Whether they are a snack or a light meal, these are something the whole family will love - a great way to use end of summer corn too.

Sweetcorn fritters on a plate with cherry tomatoes, salad leaves and a pot of dip.

We love Courgette Fritters, but we wanted to try something a little different. Our kids love sweetcorn (and I am yet to meet a kid that doesn't), so this seemed like an obvious alternative and they were a hit. Light and crispy, they are made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and they are easy to adapt with different flavours too.

This sweetcorn fritter recipe is a great budget friendly recipe, as it is made mostly with store cupboard staples. They are always ready in just 15 minutes and they freezer really well too.

Looking for more sweetcorn recipes? Why not try our quick Sweetcorn Salsa, delicious Mediterranean Rice Salad or our amazing Grilled Corn with Herb Butter?

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  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Sweetcorn Fritter Variations
  • How to Make Sweetcorn Fritters - Step by Step
  • What Sweetcorn to Use
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Sweetcorn Recipes
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Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe laid out on a wooden surface.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Sweetcorn - We used tinned sweetcorn for convenience. You could use frozen too.
  • Eggs - The fresher the better. Bring to room temperature before making the batter.
  • Flour - We used plain flour, but wholewheat will work too.
  • Baking powder - This increase the volume and lightens the texture of the batter.
  • Spring onions (scallions) - Finely chopped onion or shallots will also work.
  • Coriander (cilantro) - Coriander and corn are a great match, but you could use parsley, basil or sage instead.

Sweetcorn Fritter Variations

The great thing about these sweetcorn fritters is that you can flavour them so many different ways. Use this recipe as a base and then try some different flavourings each time. We love adding Thai curry paste or pesto for a real punch of flavour. Or, you could add a Mexican or Cajun seasoning blend.

You could also mix some peas in with the sweetcorn to have a pea and sweetcorn fritter. Grated carrot and courgette also work to give this recipe for sweetcorn fritters a veggie boost.

How to Make Sweetcorn Fritters - Step by Step

A metal mixing bowl with flour and beaten eggs in it.
  1. Step 1: Whisk the eggs and then add the flour and baking powder.
Sweetcorn, spring onion and coriander added to the bowl.
  1. Step 2: Add the sweetcorn, spring onions (scallions), and coriander.
Sweetcorn fritter batter mixed together in the bowl.
  1. Step 3: Mix well.
Sweetcorn fritters cooking in a frying pan.
  1. Step 4: Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and add spoonfuls of the corn batter. Using two spoons, shape into rough circles around 10cm/4in in diameter. Fry for 2 minutes on each side.

What Sweetcorn to Use

You really can use any sweetcorn in this recipe. We try to always use fresh, and during corn season this is a great recipe to use if you end up with a lot of it. However, canned or frozen work really well in this recipe too, making it budget friendly.

If you are using canned sweetcorn, then make sure they are drained well and them pat them dry with a kitchen towel, this is so the mixture isn't too wet as it won't get crispy. If you are using frozen, then you will need to thaw them a little first and this can be done by putting them in a sieve and running them under the tap for a minute or so. Again, make sure to pat them dry.

Two ears of corn on a wooden surface.

Serving Suggestions

There are so many options when it comes to how to serve these. First things first, you need a dip. Dip is important. If you want something chunky, then an avocado salsa or Guacamole works well. If you want more or a sauce, why not try Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce, Homemade Tzatziki, Homemade BBQ Sauce or Healthy Tomato Ketchup. We also really like serving a runny poached egg on top, as that gives it a protein boost and has a built in sauce already with it.

You can eat these as a snack or light meal by themselves with some dip, or you can serve them with some sides for a more filling meal. Here are our favourite sides to serve them with:

  • Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
  • Baked Sweet Potato Fries
  • Garlic Potato Wedges
  • Baked Carrot Fries
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Baked Polenta Fries
  • Air Fryer Chips
  • Greek Potatoes
  • Italian Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
A stack of five sweetcorn fritters on a plate with a small bowl of ketchup.

Extra Tips

  • You can use fresh, frozen or canned sweetcorn in this recipe.
  • You might think this is lot of flour, but that much is needed to help the fritters stay together.
  • Add a kick of spice to these fritters by stirring a finely diced red chilli into the batter.
  • You can use wholewheat flour instead of plain if you prefer.
  • A little sprinkle of salt on top of the fritters when serving really brings out the flavour. Obviously leave this out if serving them to kids.
A sweetcorn fritter topped with a poached egg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are sweetcorn fritters suitable for kids?

Yes, these are great for kids. They are easy to hold, so they are perfect for weaning. It's also a good way to get extra veggies into your kids diet, as most kids like sweetcorn over other veg.

Can you bake sweetcorn fritters?

This mixture is pretty solid, so they do bake well. You won't get the same crispiness, but they still taste delicious. Spoon the mixture on to a baking tray lined with foil, into little circles. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6 for 10-12 minutes each side.

How to make vegan fritters

To make these fritters vegan, you need to swap the egg  for a flax egg. For one egg, you just need to mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoon of hot water.

How to store sweetcorn fritters

You can store them in an air tight container in the fridge and they will keep up to 3 days. Perfect for reaching into the fridge for a quick snack. You can also freeze them, which makes them great for batch cooking. Put them in a freezer bag with a piece of baking paper between each one (this is to stop them all sticking together when frozen) and they will keep for up to 3 months.

How to reheat sweetcorn fritters

To reheat, make sure they are fully defrosted and then you can either quickly fry them in a pan again, or put them in the oven for 10 minutes (this is the easier option if you are reheating a lot of them).

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    Sweetcorn Salsa
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  • Grilled corn on the cob topped with crumbled cheese and chopped herbs.
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Recipe

Sweetcorn fritters on a plate with dip, tomatoes and salad.

Easy Sweetcorn Fritters

By: Dannii Martin
Whether a snack or a light meal, these Easy Sweetcorn Fritters are an easy way to get some extra vegetables in your diet and are ready in under 15 minutes.
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Low Fat
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Vegetarian
4.95 from 36 votes
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Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Allergens:
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Dairy
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Gluten

Ingredients

  • 260 g (1.66 cups) Sweetcorn
  • 2 Eggs - whisked
  • 100 g (0.75 cups) Plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 4 Spring onion (Scallion) - sliced
  • 10 g (0.66 cups) Fresh coriander (cilantro) - finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Whisk 2 Eggs and then add 100 g Plain flour and 1 teaspoon Baking powder.
  • Add 260 g Sweetcorn, 4 Spring onion (Scallion), and 10 g Fresh coriander (cilantro). Mix well.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and add spoonfuls of the corn batter. Using two spoons, shape into rough circles around 10cm/4in in diameter. Fry for 2 minutes on each side.

Recipe Tips

  • You can use fresh, frozen or canned sweetcorn in this recipe.
  • You might think this is  lot of flour, but that much is needed to help the fritters stay together.
  • Add a kick of spice to these fritters by stirring a finely diced red chilli in to the batter.
  • You can use wholewheat flour instead of plain if you prefer.
  • A little sprinkle of salt on top of the fritters when serving really brings out the flavour. Obviously leave this out if serving them to kids.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 2fritters | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Mark says

    April 07, 2024 at 11:52 pm

    Can I use sugar to give them extra sweetness?

    Reply
    • Dannii Martin says

      April 08, 2024 at 8:14 am

      I wouldn't. These are savoury, not sweet.

      Reply
  2. Chris says

    July 19, 2022 at 10:22 am

    4 stars
    I used ½ creamed & ½ kernel corn, they were pretty damn good!

    Reply
  3. Jess says

    January 18, 2021 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    New favorite way to eat sweetcorn!

    Reply
  4. Sandhya's Kitchen says

    January 12, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    These Sweet corn fritters look so easy to make. They will be great along with the main meal.

    Reply
  5. Brianna says

    January 10, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    5 stars
    My four year loves corn, she would go crazy for these!

    Reply
  6. cyndy says

    January 10, 2021 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea. I have some sweet corn in the freezer that will be perfect for these. I love cilantro and corn together - a marriage made in heaven!

    Reply
    • Sophie Warr says

      November 26, 2024 at 4:26 pm

      Roughly how many should this recipe make? Just so I know I've got the calories > fritter ratio right

      I could make four MASSIVE fritters but they'd prob not be 171 for two x

      Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    January 10, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    Sweet corn fritters are among my top 10 favorite things, and you can bet I'll be making this soon!

    Reply
  8. Kara Taylor says

    January 10, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    Great idea. My 6 year old loves corn and is going to go crazy for these.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Emily Liao says

    January 10, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect timing! I had a batch of corn I needed to use and this was so good. Love the texture of these fritters.

    Reply
  10. Luci says

    January 10, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves these corn fritters! I'm so glad I found a veggie filled snack for my little one that he enjoys!

    Reply
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