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Southern Fried Corn Fritters

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By Rosie Published: October 3, 2017 Updated: January 12, 2025
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Homemade crispy fried southern corn fritters that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

A white rectangular serving platter piled high with golden southern fried corn fritters with a side of sour cream.
Table of Contents
  1. Southern Fried Corn Fritters A Southern and Soul Food Must-Have
  2. How to Make Southern Fried Corn Fritters
  3. Southern Fried Corn Fritters

Southern fried corn fritters…I just love them! I like to serve my corn fritters for dinner with smothered chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. They are just so darn good!

A singular Southern Fried Corn Fritter dolloped with sour cream and garnished with green onions.

Southern Fried Corn Fritters: A Southern and Soul Food Must-Have

I was looking around on my blog, and I couldn’t believe that I didn’t have a recipe post for corn fritters! However, that is about to change.

Southern Fried Corn Fritters stacked on a platter. A serving sits on a white and blue plate with a fork resting nearby.

I’m going to share an amazing southern fried corn fritters recipe that you and your family will enjoy – And, of course, it’s going to be an easy one!

A half-eaten fritter sits on a blue-striped white plate. The inside reveals tender corn and dough.

This corn fritter recipe can be adjusted to your taste. So, whether you like it sweet or savory, I got your back!

Crispy southern corn fritters fried in a cast iron skillet - the perfect side dish for southern meals.

How to Make Southern Fried Corn Fritters

To get started with these corn fritters, we’re going to basically throw everything into a bowl, mix it, and fry the southern corn fritters until they are golden brown. It’s just that easy!

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Southern Fried Corn Fritters

Southern Fried Corn Fritters are a classic side that can be served with just about any comfort food! Try these alongside some smothered chicken for a true southern comfort meal.
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Course Appetizer, Side
Cuisine Southern/ Soul Food
Keyword Southern Fried Corn Fritters
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar omit if you prefer a savory fritter
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • Green onions and sour cream for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the corn, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Add the eggs and heavy whipping cream and stir until well incorporated.
  • Fill the bottom of a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • With an ice cream scoop, drop 4-5 scoops of corn fritter batter into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes. Flip
  • each fritter over and dry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on a plate or pan lined with paper towels.
  • Serve warm with sour cream and chopped scallions
  • Serve & enjoy!
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Iโ€™m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my familyโ€”whether theyโ€™re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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  1. Jacquie M. says

    October 3, 2017 at 9:42 am

    Thanks for your recipe for CRISPY FRIED SOUTHERN CORN FRITTERS! They look so nice and crunchy! I have a question for you, would these freeze well? I would think so but I am always interested in what you have to say. Rosie. One other thing, is there any remote chance you can change this gray lettering to black. I find it very hard to see so I hope my spelling is okay. Love getting your email recipes, keep them coming ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Rosie says

      October 3, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Hi Jacquie! Glad that you like the recipe! Unfortunately, I can not change the font color at this time.

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      • Jacquie M. says

        October 4, 2017 at 6:53 pm

        Thanks for the info Rosie ๐Ÿ™‚

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        • Rosie says

          October 4, 2017 at 7:09 pm

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  2. Karen says

    October 3, 2017 at 10:47 am

    Thanks for the recipe

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    • Rosie says

      October 3, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Thank you for coming by Karen ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Karen says

    October 9, 2017 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    Made these this morning and the family loved it….thanks Rosie

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    • Rosie says

      October 9, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks so much for trying the recipe Karen!

      Reply
  4. Gloria says

    August 23, 2022 at 11:11 am

    Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

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