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Griddled Street Corn Fritters

Griddled Street Corn Fritters

By Austen Granger

All the delicious flavors of your favorite Mexican snack—packed into crispy, sharable corn fritters. Our grilled street corn fritters are easy to make and come out golden brown over medium heat on the griddle. Finish them off by topping with more cotija cheese, Tajin, and chopped cilantro, or let your guests customize them with their own favorites.

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

4 Minutes
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

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3 CupCanned Corn, drained
1 Cupcotija cheese, crumbled
1/2 Cupcilantro, chopped
1/3 Cupred onion, diced
3 Tablespoonpickled jalapenos, chopped
1 Wholelime, zested
1 Cupall-purpose flour
2 Tablespooncorn meal
2 TeaspoonTajin
1 Teaspoonbaking powder
1 Cupmilk
2 Largeeggs
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  • Step 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, cotija, cilantro, red onion, pickled jalapeño, and lime zest. Set aside.  

    Ingredients
    • 3 Cup Canned Corn, drained

    • 1 Cup cotija cheese, crumbled

    • 1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped

    • 1/3 Cup red onion, diced

    • 3 Tablespoon pickled jalapenos, chopped

    • 1 Whole lime, zested

  • Step 2

    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, Tajín, and baking powder. Set aside.  

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup all-purpose flour

    • 2 Tablespoon corn meal

    • 2 Teaspoon Tajin

    • 1 Teaspoon baking powder

  • Step 3

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk the milk and eggs until well combined. Add the egg mixture to the large bowl with the corn and stir to combine. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the corn mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until well mixed.  

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup milk

    • 2 Large eggs

  • Step 4

    Drizzle the Flatrock with oil and spread it with a metal spatula to coat the surface. Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, portion the batter onto the Flatrock and press down to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Repeat, working quickly, until all the batter is used, or work in batches. 

  • Step 5

    Cook the fritters for 2 minutes, then flip. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, until the fritters are golden brown. 

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  • Step 6

    Transfer the fritters to a serving platter and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy!  

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