Golden, crispy, and bursting with the flavor of fresh summer corn, these Sweet Corn Fritters are the perfect way to celebrate the season’s best produce.
Whether you call them corn pancakes or fritters, this easy recipe delivers a delicious mix of sweet and savory in every bite.
Serve them for brunch, as a side dish at your next BBQ, or even as a snack with a drizzle of hot honey or maple syrup. If you’ve got fresh corn on hand, these irresistible fritters are calling your name!
Why you'll love these corn fritters
These corn fritters check all the boxes—crispy edges, tender centers, and just the right amount of natural sweetness from fresh summer corn.
This is a perfect recipe for using up all that fresh corn you might pick up from the summer farmer's market.
Corn is so cheap in the summer because it is in abundance so this is a wallet friendly recipe too!
You can also use drained canned corn if you don't have fresh but for me, there is no beating a sweet summer corn.
How to make corn fritters
Simply stir all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Heat some oil and pan fry them. That's it!
What makes this recipe different
The biggest difference between my recipe for corn fritters and others, is that I am using tangy goat cheese in mine.
Helpful tools
If you find it difficult to get corn off the cob, you might want to try a Corn Stripping tool.
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Sweet Summer Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- 2.5 C Corn fresh off the cob
- 1 C Grated Zucchini
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 Scallions chopped
- 2 Eggs
- ½ C Milk
- 4 oz Goat Cheese softened
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 C Flour all-purpose
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Olive Oil
- ¼ C Honey
- ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper more or less to suit your taste, or leave out the red pepper altogether if you desire
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir crushed red pepper into honey. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together corn, zucchini, garlic, scallions and egg and cheese. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl stir together flour and baking powder.
- Stir flour mixture into wet mixture and then slowly stir in the milk. Batter should have the same consistency as a pancake batter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat with just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Once pan is heated, reduce heat to medium.
- Using a large spoon, scoop batter into hot oil. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate to help rid excess oil. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt.
- Serve warm.
- If desired, drizzle or dip into honey mixture.
Stephanie says
I have got to try these! They look so delish!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
I'm loving all the summer veggies in these fritters! Like munching on all of those fresh farmers market produce! Yum!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
That happens to me all the time where I have a great idea and then someone else does it first! Lesson learned that if I think I have a unique idea I just need to blog it asap. LOL. Love these corn fritters!!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
Oh my goodness these look amazing! I need to make them asap!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Oh I hate it when that happens! I'm so happy you posted these, though, because I hadn't even heard of corn fritters until now and now I have something new I need to try. 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I love corn fritters and these sound terrific!
Lora @savoringitaly says
That has happened to me a couple times and I just figure, great minds are thinking alike! I like to see what my blogging friend did differently with their recipe. I'm so craving these corn fritters tonight!!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
Corn fritters are a favorite of my family. My Bampa always made them when I was younger. I love your variations and I'm so happy you posted these. Everyone has something different to their recipe and I'm excited to try your version!
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Oh I love the addition of honey! I don't think I have ever tried sweet corn fritters but would love to get a taste of these guys right here!
linda spiker says
I LOVE fritters! These look and sound delicious!
peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
I am such a big fan of any kind of fritter. This is great for summer. The honey is a great addition.
Angela says
You crack me up!! We are totally in sync with our food love for sure!! Your fritters look amazing as well!! I cant get enough of all the delicious summer corn recipes!
Debra C. says
Oooh! You've made a great choice for the Farmer's Market! Everyone loves corn fritters and yours look just yummy!! Good luck on the18th, you'll do great!!
Kat says
I tried your fritters at the Farmer's Market and they were beyond delicious! I'm glad you made them despite your foodie doppelganger also having made them. I didn't even know what a fritter was before yours! You have my whole family hooked. 🙂
foodyschmoody says
Oh this makes my day Kat! I was so nervous at the market so I am so happy to hear how well the recipe was received! Since you're new to the page, I try to post at least 1 new recipe per week; sometimes 2 (if I find the time). If you subscribe to the emails you will get an email notification every time a new recipe goes up. Otherwise you can check back whenever you like or I always post content on my FB page too facebook.com/foodyschmoodyblog. Thanks again for stopping by!!!
Kat says
I meant to add "Thank you" to the end of that post!
foodyschmoody says
🙂 You are very welcome!
Sandi G says
Those corn fritters look amazing. I can't believe how far you drive for a market! That is serious dedication.