Street Corn Fritters

Serves: 3-4 (makes about 8 fritters)

Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Fritters:

  • Rojo’s Street Corn Dip
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups corn 
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Salt & pepper

Crema:

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 lime (juice and zest)
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ⅛ tsp chili powder
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder

TOOLS

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Large mixing bowl

DIRECTIONS

Step 1 – Make the batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, corn, shredded cheddar, eggs, and three large scoops of Rojo’s Street Corn Dip, Milk baking soda, garlic powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, oregano, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper. 

Step 2 – Make the lime crema

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the juice and zest of 1 lime, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder.

Step 3 – Cook the fritters

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large, non-stick skillet. Dollop about ¼-⅓ cup of batter at a time into the hot oil and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat until all the batter is gone.


Step 4 – Serve

Serve the fritters with the lime crema and freshly chopped cilantro. Enjoy!