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Blackstone Corn Fritters

Blackstone Street Corn Fritters

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

Crispy griddled street corn fritters loaded with charred corn, cotija, lime, and cilantro — served with a creamy elote dipping sauce. All the flavor of Mexican street corn in a hand-held fritter.

Ingredients 

Fritters

  • 3 cups corn kernels, fresh, thawed frozen, drained canned, or leftover grilled
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk, plus more as needed
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, + 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Tajín, or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Avocado or vegetable oil, for the griddle
  • Optional toppings: extra cotija, cilantro, lime wedges, chili powder,

Elote Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, or Mexican crema
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

  • Preheat the Blackstone to medium-high (375–400°F). Oil lightly and char the corn in a single layer, 2–3 minutes, tossing once, until blistered. Remove to cool. (Skip if using leftover grilled corn.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, chili powder, Tajín, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in eggs, milk, lime juice, and zest to form a thick batter.
  • Fold in the charred corn, cotija, and cilantro. Adjust to a scoopable consistency with a little flour or milk.
  • Stir all dipping-sauce ingredients together; refrigerate.
  • Lower griddle to medium and oil the surface. Scoop ¼-cup portions, flatten to ½-inch thick, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and set.
  • Garnish with extra cotija, cilantro, lime, and chili powder. Serve warm with the elote dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • Blackstone Griddle
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula

Notes

  • Pat frozen/canned corn dry so the fritters crisp rather than steam.
  • Don't flip until the first side is golden and releases easily.
  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep them crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg