These Southern Sweet Corn Fritters fry up into golden, crispy bites packed with juicy sweet corn in every morsel. Made with simple kitchen staples, they balance a light, fluffy center with delightful crispy edges—making them a perfect side dish or snack for any family gathering.

Southern 4-Ingredient Sweet Corn Fritters – Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (cut from the cob or thawed frozen corn)
• 3/4 cup self-rising flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

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Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and granulated sugar until well combined.
2. Make the batter: Pour in the lightly beaten eggs and stir with a fork or spatula until a thick, sticky batter forms.
3. Fold in the corn: Stir in the sweet corn kernels until they are evenly coated throughout the batter.
4. Heat the oil: Add about 1/4 inch of neutral frying oil to a large skillet and place it over medium to medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
5. Drop and flatten: Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Lightly flatten each mound with the back of a spoon to about 1/2-inch thickness.
6. Fry until golden: Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until deep golden brown and crisp around the edges, then flip and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side until cooked through.
7. Drain and serve: Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil. Serve hot and crispy.