Easy Jalapeño Corn Fritters

Golden, crispy-outside corn fritters with a tender heart and a gentle kick—these are the kind of snack that disappears in minutes, whether you're serving them as an appetizer, side dish, or late-night craving fix.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups fresh or frozen corn
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 2 jalapeños, finely diced
• ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, mixed and rested 5 minutes)
• ¼ cup plant-based milk
• Oil for frying

Method:

1. Mix flour, cornmeal, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Fold in corn, jalapeños, and bell pepper.
3. Whisk flax egg with plant-based milk, then stir into the dry mixture until just combined.
4. Heat ½ inch oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and flatten slightly with the back of your spoon.
6. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Full recipe at Minimalist Baker →

Chef's tip: Don't skip flattening the fritters in the pan—it creates those irresistible crispy edges while keeping the inside tender and pillowy.