Elote-Style Corn Fritters Lime (Printable Version)

Golden corn fritters with jalapeño and feta, topped with zesty lime mayo. Rich, crunchy, and full of flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Corn Fritter Batter

01 - 2 corn cobs or 1.5 cups corn kernels
02 - 1 jalapeño, chopped
03 - 1 egg
04 - 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 0.5 cup milk
07 - 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
08 - Chopped cilantro, to taste
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Lime-Chili Mayo

11 - 0.25 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
13 - Chili powder or Tajín, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Mix flour, baking powder, milk, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the batter. Fold in corn kernels, chopped jalapeño, crumbled feta, and chopped cilantro.
02 - Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon batter into the pan, forming small fritters. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
03 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder or Tajín. Adjust seasoning as desired.
04 - Serve the fritters hot with a dollop of lime-chili mayo on top. Enjoy immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Good way to use fresh sweet corn when it is in season
  • Comes together with simple pantry ingredients and one bowl cleanup
  • Crowd-pleasing with a creamy spicy topping
02 -
  • A fun and easy way to sneak in vegetables
  • Naturally vegetarian with a gluten-free option by swapping flour
  • Great appetizer or side by itself or with tacos
03 -
  • Pat corn kernels dry for extra crispy fritters
  • Let the batter rest for five to ten minutes to hydrate the flour fully
  • Top with extra cheese and a squeeze of lime for maximum flavor hit
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