Crispy Elote Fritters

With all the flavours of elotes, these corn fritters are super crispy, packed with sweet corn kernels salty bits of cojita cheese with a zesty creamy elote dipping sauce.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings fritters

Calories 50kcal

Author Subhasmita

Ingredients

4 Corn cobs 2.5 - 3 cups corn
½ cup All-purpose flour +2 tablespoons
½ cup Rice flour
1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
½ teaspoons Salt
¼ teaspoons Pepper
¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
½ cup Milk ( keep 1/4th cup extra on the side)
4 oz Cojita /Feta cheese crumbled
1 egg beaten
¼ cup Chopped green onion ( 4-5 stalks both white and green parts)
2-2.5 cups Neutral Oil

Instructions

Using a sharp knife remove the corn kernels. Here is a tip- scrap the cob well to also get the sweet corn milk that adds sweet flavor.
In a large mixing bowl, add corn, flour, rice flour, baking powder, seasoning, beaten egg, chopped green onion, and crumbled cheese. Give everything a mix.
Add half a cup of milk and mix well. The consistency of the batter needs to a little thicker than pancake batter (too thin the batter will not hold shape upon frying). If the corn mix still looks thick, then add a tablespoons milk at a time intil you get desired consistency.
Heat oil in a wide large skillet. Once hot using a large spoon, carefully drop approximately 1 -1.5 tablespoons batter into hot oil. Fry 4 minutes or until golden, turning frequently. (Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.)
Take out the fritters and place it on a kitchen towel to drain oil. Then, if not consuming immedeitly place it on a wored rack to cool down the fritters completely.
Make a quick sauce by combining 2 parts sour cream, one part mayo, dash of lemon juice, and some chilli powder if desired.

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