Mexican Street‑Corn Fritters
Crispy corn fritters flavored with cotija cheese, cilantro, and a hint of lime.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/3 cup all‑purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine corn, flour, egg, cheese, cilantro, lime zest, and salt; mix to a thick batter.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten slightly; fry 3‑4 minutes per side until golden.
- 4
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
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Elote Style Grilled Chicken Wings
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