Easy Jalapeño Corn Fritters

Name: Easy Jalapeño Corn Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1/2 cup finely diced jalapeño; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk; 2 tablespoons oil for frying

These crispy and golden corn fritters are packed with a little heat and make the perfect snack or side dish.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about sweet corn when it gets crispy in a hot pan. These fritters have a wonderful texture with a crunchy outside and a soft middle that keeps everyone reaching for seconds.

Since these are entirely vegan, they are a great crowd pleaser for any gathering. My best tip is to make sure your pan is nice and hot before you add the batter so you get that perfect golden color every time.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup finely diced jalapeño
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons oil for frying

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced jalapeño, and green onion.
2
Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder to the bowl, then stir until everything is well coated.
3
Pour in the almond milk and stir until a thick batter forms.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add your oil.
5
Scoop about two tablespoons of batter per fritter into the hot pan and flatten them slightly with a spatula.
6
Cook for about three minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
7
Remove from the pan and let them drain briefly on a paper towel before serving warm.

💡 Tips

These are delicious served with a dollop of vegan sour cream or a squeeze of fresh lime juice. If you have leftovers, keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat them in a toaster oven to bring back the crunch.

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