Corn Fritters with Honey Butter
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these corn fritters paired with sweet honey butter make for a comforting and delightful treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh corn kernels (cut off the cob or frozen) If using frozen, make sure to thaw and drain well.
- 1 cup All purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Baking powder Helps the fritters puff up.
- 2 large Eggs Provides structure.
- 1 cup Milk Any type of milk.
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Chopped green onion Optional for added flavor.
- 1/4 tsp Paprika Optional for added flavor.
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Optional for cheesy variant.
For the Honey Butter
- 1/2 cup Softened butter
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 tsp Salt Do not skip for enhanced flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the corn (and any optional ingredients).
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
- Spoon small mounds of the batter onto the skillet and flatten slightly.
- Cook until the bottoms are golden and the edges are set, then flip to cook the other side.
Making Honey Butter
- In a separate bowl, mix together softened butter, honey, and salt until well combined.
Serving
- Serve the fritters warm with a generous topping of honey butter.
Notes
You can freeze the fritters for later use. Cool them completely before freezing them in a single layer. They keep best for up to 2 months.