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Green Chile Corn Fritters

Name: Green Chile Corn Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2/3 cup whole milk; 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained; Oil for deep-fat frying; Optional: Sriracha mayonnaise or condiment of your choice

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Makes

2 dozen

This is a crispy side dish, appetizer or snack to add to a Mexican meal. The corn fritters also go well with chili or soup. I usually have all the ingredients on hand, too. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

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Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Sriracha mayonnaise or condiment of your choice

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Let stand 5 minutes. Fold in corn and green chiles.
In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with desired condiments.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter: 74 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Green Chile Corn Fritters

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