Spicy Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli
Spicy Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli
Ingredients
For the Spicy Corn Fritters
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, as needed for frying
For the Chipotle Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chipotle Aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle in adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare Fritter Batter (Dry Ingredients): In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare Fritter Batter (Wet Ingredients): In a separate medium bowl, whisk the large egg and milk until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Combine Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough fritters.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Fold in Vegetables: Gently fold in the corn kernels, diced jalapeño, minced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro into the batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep. Allow the oil to heat thoroughly; a drop of batter should sizzle immediately when added.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Cook Fritters: Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon to ensure even cooking. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Fry until Golden: Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 8 min
- 9
Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the spicy corn fritters hot with the chilled Chipotle Aioli.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli
Ingredients
For the Spicy Corn Fritters
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, as needed for frying
For the Chipotle Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chipotle Aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle in adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare Fritter Batter (Dry Ingredients): In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare Fritter Batter (Wet Ingredients): In a separate medium bowl, whisk the large egg and milk until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Combine Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough fritters.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Fold in Vegetables: Gently fold in the corn kernels, diced jalapeño, minced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro into the batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep. Allow the oil to heat thoroughly; a drop of batter should sizzle immediately when added.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Cook Fritters: Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon to ensure even cooking. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Fry until Golden: Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 8 min - 9
Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the spicy corn fritters hot with the chilled Chipotle Aioli.
⏱️ 1 min