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Sweet Corn & Scallion Fritters with Herbed Lime Crema

There is something about sweet summer corn that feels like sunshine on a plate.

These Sweet Corn & Scallion Fritters with Herbed Lime Crema are crisp, savory, and full of fresh summer flavor. They make a beautiful addition to a warm-weather gathering table, whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, side dish, or part of a holiday spread.

Fresh corn brings natural sweetness, scallions add a gentle onion note, and the lightly crisp edges give these fritters the kind of texture that keeps everyone reaching for one more. Paired with a cool, creamy herbed lime crema, they strike the perfect balance of richness and brightness.

For The Backyard Fair, these fritters bring a relaxed summer charm to the table. They feel festive without being fussy, and they pair beautifully with the rest of the menu.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crisp, golden, and flavorful
• A beautiful use of fresh summer corn
• Easy enough for casual entertaining
• Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or party plate
• Delicious warm, room temperature, or freshly reheated

Ingredients

For the Fritters

• 3 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh preferred; frozen and thawed works too)
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil or avocado oil, for pan-frying

For the Herbed Lime Crema

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Make the Herbed Lime Crema

1. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, chives, salt, and black pepper.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make the Fritters

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Fold in the corn, scallions, red bell pepper, and parsley.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
6. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into the skillet and gently flatten slightly.
7. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack and repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

To Serve

Serve warm with the herbed lime crema on the side or spooned lightly over the top.

Notes

• If using fresh corn, cut the kernels directly from the cob for the sweetest flavor.
• A few whole kernels and a few lightly crushed kernels create the best texture.
• These fritters can be made ahead and reheated in the oven at 350°F until warmed through and re-crisped.

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside:

• Sizzling Plant-Based Beef & Peppers Sandwiches
• A fresh summer salad
• Sliced fruit
• Sparkling summer drinks

Sweet Corn & Scallion Fritters with Herbed Lime Crema

Course: Side Dish, Summer Snack

Cuisine: Fair Food

Keyword: Carnival-Inspired, Fair-Inspired

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

For the Fritters

• 3 cups sweet corn kernels fresh preferred; frozen and thawed works too
• 4 scallions thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil or avocado oil for pan-frying

For the Herbed Lime Crema

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Make the Herbed Lime Crema

• In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, chives, salt, and black pepper.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make the Fritters

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Fold in the corn, scallions, red bell pepper, and parsley.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
• Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into the skillet and gently flatten slightly.
• Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack and repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

To Serve

• Serve warm with the herbed lime crema on the side or spooned lightly over the top.

Notes

If using fresh corn, cut the kernels directly from the cob for the sweetest flavor.
A few whole kernels and a few lightly crushed kernels create the best texture.
These fritters can be made ahead and reheated in the oven at 350°F until warmed through and re-crisped.

Serve alongside:
Sizzling Plant-Based Beef & Peppers Sandwiches
A fresh summer salad
Sliced fruit
Sparkling summer drinks