Easy Jalapeño Corn Fritters

Crispy golden fritters packed with sweet corn and a spicy kick—these are the kind of snack that disappears in minutes because everyone wants just one more.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 jalapeños, minced
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for frying)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Whisk together plant milk and 1 tablespoon olive oil in another bowl.
3. Fold wet ingredients into dry, then fold in corn and jalapeños until just combined.
4. Heat 1/4 inch oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
6. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
7. Transfer to paper towels and season with fleur de sel while still warm.

Full recipe at Minimalist Baker →

Chef's tip: Don't skip mincing your jalapeños finely—they distribute the heat evenly throughout each fritter and cook perfectly in the time it takes to fry, giving you that perfect spicy bite without any raw pepper flavor.