Sweet Corn & Scallion Fritters with Herbed Lime Crema
Servings: 6
Print Recipe
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
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