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Corn-Jalapeño Fritters

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Corn-Jalapeño FrittersDanny Kim

"Never met a fritter I didn't like, and I love this one." —Allie Lewis Clapp, food editor

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 beaten large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 thinly sliced scallion
1/2 finely chopped seeded jalapeño
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt
Sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pulse 2 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a food processor to combine. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 thinly sliced scallion, and 1/2 finely chopped seeded jalapeño; pulse 2–3 times.

    Step 2

    Working in batches, cook heaping tablespoonfuls of batter until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side; season fritters with salt. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

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