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Crispy Jalapeño Corn Fritters with Zesty Chipotle Lime Crema

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These crispy jalapeño corn fritters are quick and easy to make, featuring a crunchy exterior, sweet corn bursts, and a spicy kick, perfectly paired with a smoky chipotle lime crema.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 300g) or canned/frozen thawed corn
  • 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g) or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk (180ml), whole or 2%
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or sunflower oil)
  • For the Chipotle Lime Crema:
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (120g)
  • 1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn and jalapeños: slice kernels off the cob if fresh, finely dice jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat), and thinly slice green onions. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: beat eggs and milk together until smooth, then pour into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Batter should be thick but spoonable; add more milk if too thick.
  4. Fold in corn, jalapeños, and green onions gently to keep fritters tender.
  5. Heat about 1/4 inch (6mm) of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 350°F/175°C).
  6. Fry fritters: drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter into hot oil, flatten slightly with the back of a spoon, and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  7. Drain fritters on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven (200°F/90°C) if needed.
  8. Make the chipotle lime crema: mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Serve fritters immediately with a dollop of crema on the side or drizzled on top. Garnish with extra sliced green onions or fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady around 350°F (175°C) to avoid burning or greasy fritters. Avoid overmixing batter to keep fritters light and crispy. If batter is too loose, add more flour. For milder fritters, remove jalapeño seeds or reduce chipotle in crema. Leftovers reheat best in oven to maintain crispness.

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