Description
These sweetcorn fritters are crispy, golden on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with fresh sweetcorn and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a savory snack or a light meal, they combine self-raising flour, smoked paprika, and fresh veggies to create a delightful treat that’s quick and easy to pan-fry.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter
- 150g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 160ml whole milk
- 1 egg
Vegetables & Herbs
- 550g sweetcorn (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 10g sliced chives
- Handful of parsley, chopped
For Frying & Serving
- Rapeseed oil, for frying
- Extra spring onion strips to serve (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, and whole milk until smooth. Add the egg and continue mixing until fully combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the vegetables and seasoning: Stir in the sweetcorn, chopped spring onions, sliced chives, chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients in the batter.
- Heat the oil: Pour rapeseed oil into a frying pan to a depth of about 1cm and heat over medium heat. Test the oil temperature by dropping a small amount of the fritter mixture into the pan – it should sizzle immediately when hot enough.
- Cook the fritters: For larger fritters, spoon 2 heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the pan in a clockwise direction to keep track of them. For smaller fritters, use 1 heaped tablespoon. Fry for 2 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and continue cooking: Carefully flip each fritter in the same order you placed them in the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure both sides become evenly golden and well cooked. Watch for darker brown edges and crispy corn pieces, but be cautious as some kernels may burst.
- Drain and serve: Remove the cooked fritters to a wire rack and use kitchen paper to pat away any excess oil. Serve immediately, garnished with extra spring onion strips if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute sweetcorn with canned corn drained well if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust the paprika quantity to your spice preference or swap for smoked chili powder for a different smoky flavor.
- To keep fritters warm before serving, place them on a baking tray in a low oven (approx. 100°C) while you finish cooking the rest.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to prevent soggy fritters; too hot and they might burn before cooking through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: sweetcorn fritters, corn fritters, savory fritters, snack, quick recipe, pan-fried fritters, British cuisine
