Spicy Corn and Black Bean Fritters
Spicy Corn and Black Bean Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 15-ounce canned black beans, rinsed and well-drained
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh, or frozen and thawed
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, lightly mash about half of the rinsed and drained black beans with a fork or potato masher. This will help bind the fritters. Add the remaining whole black beans and the corn kernels to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the beaten egg, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl with the corn and black beans. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet corn and bean mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep and reach a temperature of approximately 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350°F - 6
Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the skillet, leaving space between them. Gently flatten each fritter with the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the Spicy Corn and Black Bean Fritters warm, drizzled generously with hot honey.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Corn and Black Bean Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 15-ounce canned black beans, rinsed and well-drained
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh, or frozen and thawed
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, lightly mash about half of the rinsed and drained black beans with a fork or potato masher. This will help bind the fritters. Add the remaining whole black beans and the corn kernels to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the beaten egg, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl with the corn and black beans. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet corn and bean mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep and reach a temperature of approximately 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350°F - 6
Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the skillet, leaving space between them. Gently flatten each fritter with the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the Spicy Corn and Black Bean Fritters warm, drizzled generously with hot honey.
⏱️ 1 min