Easy Sweetcorn Fritters

Name: Easy Sweetcorn Fritters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 260 g Sweetcorn; 2 Eggs (whisked); 100 g Plain flour; 1 tsp Baking powder; 4 Spring onion (Scallion) (sliced); 10 g Fresh coriander (cilantro) (finely chopped); 1 tbsp Olive oil

Diet: Low Fat / Vegetarian

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These Easy Sweetcorn Fritters are an easy 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.

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, 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.

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Why You Will Love Them
Ingredients and Substitutions
How to Make Sweetcorn Fritters - Step by Step
What Sweetcorn to Use
Flavour Options
Serving Suggestions
Extra Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
More Sweetcorn Recipes
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Why You Will Love Them

An easy way to eat more vegetables
Kids love them
Made with kitchen staples
Ready in under 15 minutes
Freeze well
Budget friendly
Only 85 calories per fritter

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.
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.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Sweetcorn Fritters - Step by Step

One: Whisk the eggs and then add the flour and baking powder.

A metal mixing bowl with flour and beaten eggs in it.

Two: Add the sweetcorn, spring onions (scallions), and coriander. Mix well.

Sweetcorn, spring onion and coriander added to the bowl.

Three: Heat some 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.

Sweetcorn fritters cooking in a frying pan.

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. 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. 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.

Flavour Options

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.

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 sweet 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:

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.

What other flour can you use?

If you want to give these fritters a fibre boost, then you can swap the plain white flour for wholemeal flour. They will have a little more of a nutty flavour.

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).

Can you eat sweetcorn fritters cold?

You can eat them cold, however we find that they are a little bit stodgy when cold. We prefer to eat them hot for the best flavour and texture.

What can you use instead of sweetcorn?

You can also make vegetable fritters with peas and courgette. Or, you could use a mixture of them all for a really vegetable packed fritter.

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