Southern Fried Corn Fritters (2025)

Sweet, savory, and studded with sweet corn and fried to golden perfection, these Southern Fried Corn Fritters are outrageously delicious! They’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, make the perfect small bites for appetizers or snacks, and are irresistible served as a side dish.

Serve these perfect little bites as an appetizer with Cream Cheese Sausage Dip, or cool Dill Pickle Dip and Creamy Deviled Eggs.

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Every time I make this recipe, it brings back the best memories. My Grandmother made the most amazing corn fritters, and I love carrying on her tradition. I also love sharing such a cherished recipe with you so that you can make your own special memories with this delicious Southern dish.

What Is A Corn Fritter?

Traditionally, corn fritters, a beloved Southern dish, combine fresh corn kernels with flour, eggs, and seasonings. This makes a thick, rich batter that’s then fried until golden brown, resulting in crispy and savory fritters with a tender interior. Sometimes, corn fritters have additional ingredients, like onions, peppers, or cheese, for added flavor.

Are Corn Fritters The Same As Hush Puppies?

No, corn fritters and hush puppies are not the same, although they share some similarities. Both dishes are made from a batter containing cornmeal along with other ingredients. The texture of hush puppies is generally denser than the lighter and fluffier texture of corn fritters.

Southern Corn Fritter Ingredients

• Vegetable Oil – used for frying. You can substitute peanut oil or canola oil if needed.
• Cornmeal
• All-purpose Flour
• Salt and Pepper – add, depending on how much seasoning you like.
• Granulated Sugar
• Whole Milk – you can use low-fat or 2% if necessary.
• Egg
• Fresh Corn – scraped from the cob. Canned, or frozen thawed whole-kernel corn can be used, but make sure to drain it well.

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How To Make Corn Fritters

1. Make the corn fritter batter. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and gently stir to combine.
2. Heat the oil in a deep skillet or pot to approximately 350 degrees.
3. Fry the fritters. Using a small to medium-sized ice cream scoop, gently place the batter into the hot oil and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side or until it turns golden brown. Flip them gently to cook evenly.
4. Drain and serve. After the fritters turn a beautiful golden color, remove them using a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate.

What’s Good To Serve With Southern Fried Corn Fritters?

• For breakfast with Homemade Sausage Gravy, or Breakfast Burrito Bowls.
• As an appetizer alongside Dill Pickle Herb Dip, Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip, or Fresh Tomato Relish.
• Serve them as a side dish with Award Winning Southern Soul Chili, Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken or Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs.

More Yummy Recipes With Corn

• Black Bean Corn Salsa Recipe

• Pickled Corn with Red Onions and Cilantro

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Southern Fried Corn Fritters

Author: Donya Mullins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 146kcal

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Sweet, savory, and studded with corn, and fried to golden perfection, these Southern Fried Corn Fritters are outrageously delicious! They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, make the perfect small bites for appetizers or snacks, and are irresistible served as a side dish.

Ingredients

• ▢ vegetable oil for frying
• ▢ ¾ cup cornmeal
• ▢ ½ cup all purpose flour
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sugar
• ▢ ¾ cup milk
• ▢ 1 egg – beaten
• ▢ 2 cups freshly scraped corn (frozen corn can be used as well)

Instructions

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  Place vegetable oil into a heavy bottom pot to a depth of about 3 inches.

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  Using a thermometer, heat oil to 350 to 355 degrees.

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  Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

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  Whisk together milk and egg, then pour into the dry ingredients.Add a little more milk if needed. Batter should be thick but smooth. Stir in corn.

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  Drop fritters into hot oil using a 2 teaspoon scoop (2 spoons work as well.)

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  Cook fritters until golden brown, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch.Do not overcrowd pot and adjust the heat to keep the temperature consistent.

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  Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt if desired. Serve immediately or keep warm in oven.

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Notes

Tips:

• • Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor. If fresh corn is unavailable, you can use canned or frozen corn, but be sure to drain them well.

• • Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the batter. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters may turn out greasy.

• • Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow the fritters enough space to cook evenly and achieve a golden brown color.

• • Serve the fritters immediately after frying for the best taste and texture.

Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg

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