Tex-Mex Corn Fritters
These tasty corn fritters are flavored with green onions, cilantro, and cumin. Serve the Tex-Mex fritters with salsa and sour cream for a side dish or snack.
These easy corn fritters are packed with sweet corn, green onions, and Tex-Mex flavor. Serve them as a side, snack, or appetizer with salsa and sour cream!
These Tex-Mex-inspired corn fritters are flavorful, quick to make, and delicious served hot with your favorite dipping sauces. With green onion, cilantro, cumin, and a dash of cayenne, they bring a lightly spicy, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
They make a fun appetizer, side dish, or even a vegetarian main. Use fresh, frozen, or canned corn—whatever you have on hand. They’re also great for using up leftover cooked corn on the cob.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Quick and easy. Ready in about 30 minutes with basic pantry ingredients.
Great flavor. Cumin, lime, and fresh cilantro bring Tex-Mex brightness to the fritters.
Versatile. Serve them as a snack, side dish, or light lunch.
Flexible ingredients. Use frozen, canned, or leftover corn—whatever you have.
Ingredient Notes
- Corn kernels: Use cooked and well-drained frozen, fresh, or canned corn.
- All-purpose flour: Forms the base of the fritter batter.
- Baking powder: Helps give the fritters a light texture.
- Ground cumin: Adds warm, earthy flavor.
- Cayenne pepper: Just a dash gives a gentle kick. Adjust to taste.
- Green onions: Bring mild onion flavor and color.
- Cilantro: Adds a fresh, herbaceous note—sub parsley if preferred.
- Lime juice: Brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness of corn.
Steps to Make Tex-Mex Corn Fritters
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Whisk the egg, water, and lime juice together in a separate bowl.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry to form a smooth batter.
- Fold in the corn, green onions, and cilantro.
- Heat a nonstick skillet brushed with oil over medium heat.
- Drop batter into the skillet and cook each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Tips
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion fritters evenly.
- Make mini fritters for a party appetizer or bite-sized snack.
- Chill the batter for 10 minutes before cooking for easier handling.
- Use a silicone or nonstick spatula to flip them gently.
Recipe Variations
- Add heat. Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of minced jalapeño or Fresno pepper.
- Make cheesy. Add 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack to the batter.
- Herb swap. Use parsley or chives in place of cilantro, if desired.
- Go smoky. Add 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika for another layer of flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with chunky salsa and sour cream or crema.
- Pair with grilled meats or tacos as a Tex-Mex side.
- Add a squeeze of lime and extra cilantro before serving.
- Offer guacamole or queso as additional dipping options.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate: Store leftover fritters in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Lay cooked fritters on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer to a bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 10–12 minutes, or reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through and crispy.
If you like Tex-Mex and Mexican flavors, try these Tex-Mex beef and bean burgers or this Mexican coleslaw.
Tex-Mex Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 3 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 cups corn kernels, cooked and well-drained
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well with a spoon or whisk until blended.
- Whisk the egg with the water and lime juice in another bowl.
- Add the water mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Stir the green onion, cilantro, and drained corn into the batter.
- Brush a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Place the pan over medium heat.
- Drop the fritter batter onto the hot pan, using about 2 tablespoons for each fritter.
- Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned and thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
