Jalapeño Corn Fritters with Garlic Aioli

This just might be the best spicy sweet, crispy fritter you’ll ever have. These Jalapeño Corn Fritters with Garlic Aioli are a total show stopping appetizer, no matter the occasion.

If you are looking something that will have everyone asking “you made those?!”, this is it. Get ready for a restaurant-quality fritter, bursting with summer sweet fresh corn, spicy jalapeños, and a handful of cheese for good measure. The whole situation gets levelled up with a tangy Garlic Aioli that I recommend dipping (or drowning) the fritters in. Chef’s kiss, my friends!

What is a Corn Fritter

Simply put, a corn fritter is a fritter with corn in it, and a fritter is fried dough with or without anything inside it. Fritters can be sweet (think: apple fritter) or savoury like this one.  Aside from this recipe, I have a yummy Spaghetti Squash Fritter and a Zucchini Fritter recipe to put those garden vegetables to work.

While I would love to say that you can air fry or bake these, I can’t. The batter for these fritters is simply too wet to do anything other than fry these. Remember to always be careful when frying and use things like an oil guard make a big difference too!

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Corn Recipes

If you can get your hands on fresh corn, do it! This recipe is great with fresh corn but you can sub for frozen if needed. I know how hard it can be to find fresh all the time. There’s nothing like fresh local corn in the summer months and have some favourite recipes with it as the star.

Bite-Sized Appetizers

Nothing beats finger food for a party big or small. Here are some bite-sized recipes that may be small in size but are BIG in flavour. For those times you want to go above and beyond a veggie tray, these recipes are simple yet stunning.

Jalapeño Corn Fritters with Garlic Aioli

Jalapeño Corn Fritters with Garlic Aioli

This just might be the best sweet, spicy, crispy fritter you’ll ever have. These Jalapeño Corn Fritters with Garlic Aioli are a total show stopping appetizer, no matter the occasion.

Ingredients

For the Fritters

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese (I used white cheddar)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup milk (I used 2%; plant-based works)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups corn (approx. 2 cobs)
• 2 diced seeded jalapeños (approx. 1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• oil for frying

For the Garlic Chive Aioli

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Garlic Chive Aioli

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve alongside fritters for dipping.

For the Fritters

1. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder. Pour in the milk and beaten egg, mixing until combined. Stir in the corn, jalapeños, and chives.

2. Heat approximately 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (or fry in a deep fryer). Use a tablespoon (or similar) to drop batter balls into the oil. Fry until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or a plate with paper towel. Serve warm with the Garlic Chive Aioli for dipping.