Smoky Street Corn Fritters with Spicy Honey Butter
Smoky Street Corn Fritters with Spicy Honey Butter - A copycat recipe inspired by street corn for Game Day or a Tailgate party, elevated to the next level with a creative twist of corn fritters and spicy honey butter.
Allergens
Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn) 1 cup all
- purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium high heat until hot and shimmering.
- Working in batches, carefully drop spoonfuls of corn kernels into the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried corn from the pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat with all corn. Spicy Honey Butter: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Chef’s Insight
To give this dish a fun tailgate twist, serve the corn fritters in football-shaped molds or place them on paper plates adorned with sports team logos.
Notes
Feel free to add more spice or adjust the level of sweetness according to your taste preferences.