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Crispy and a touch spicy, these Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli make for the best simple summer appetizer. In less than 30 minutes you’ll have a batch of golden crisp corn fritters seasoned with jalapeño, garlic, and chive. Serve these fun summer bites with creamy chipotle honey aioli to balance out the heat. The best, slightly addicting, summer appetizer that will be equally great for upcoming fall game days.
I’ve had these corn fritters on my list of recipes to make all summer long. But I wanted to wait until the corn was finally sweet enough to really be delicious. Not sure about you all, but around here our corn, tomatoes, and peaches have finally come in and they are perfectly sweet and ripe. I’m so glad I waited to make these until the corn was just right, because oh my gosh, you guys?
These are some of the best corn fritters. Think crispy, spicy, a little bit cheesy, and um, well, corny? Yes, that’s cheesy to say, but not really sure there’s a better way to put it, so I’m sticking with corny.
And then there’s that aioli? It adds that creamy touch that’s very much needed to balance out the heat from the jalapeños.
Definitely not your average corn fritters, but they sure are delicious. And fun….and only just a little bit addicting too.
The inspiration? Ok and a little story.
I couldn’t really tell you exactly when I had this idea, or how it came to be. But when creating this recipe I actually turned to an older recipe I shared way back in the day. If you’ve been reading HBH for a while, you might remember these chipotle cheddar burgers? I made them as a game day burger for the upcoming fall football season back in August of 2014. So six years ago…pretty close to the day.
Still can’t believe we’ve been working on HBH for so many years now. This October will be our eighth year working full time on HBH…craziness.
It’s so fun to look back at those old blog posts and see how far we’ve come. Six years ago I would have never imagined we’d be doing all that we’re doing today. Cookbooks, collaborations, and even cooking live on GMA. And more coming soon that I can’t wait to share. Anyway, seeing the growth excites me!!
Plus those burgers? I had completely forgotten about them. How did I even think those up? The photos are not my best, but they sound delicious. I really should remake them again…soon.
The details of these summer corn fritters…
Have you ever made corn fritters? There are a few ways to do so, but I went the more southern route and fried my fritters. I don’t normally love frying, but this time, I think it was a good idea.
Again. These. Are. So. Good.
And incredibly easy too. Essentially a corn fitter is just fried pancake batter with corn in the mix. They’re light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. These fritters, however, have a few additional flavors.
Enter the jalapeños, garlic, and cheddar. Just my three favorite foods to pair with sweet summer corn. Mix up the batter, flour, baking powder, garlic, and cheddar. Then add some milk, stir in plenty of corn, jalapeños, and chives.
Heat just a bit of oil, and fry um up. Then drain and that’s pretty much it. Easy, right?
Oh but, you do need that aioli.
For the aioli, I made a “cheaters” aioli. I just used my favorite avocado oil mayo, lots of fresh lemons, and a good pinch of chipotle chili powder…for some added smokiness. But the key to this aioli? A little touch of honey. The honey helps to balance the jalapeños in the fritters. It’s the perfect balance of spicy, smoky, and sweet.
Also, I want to note that the lighter colored sauce was just plain mayo with garlic, chives, and lemon. I was thinking about a two dip situation, but honestly, the chipotle aioli is all you need.
Once the fritters have all been cooked, serve immediately with aioli.
Oh. So. Very. Good!
This is very cheesy of me to say, but these fritters are a real summer treat and should be enjoyed properly. With double the aioli, your favorite drink in hand, and ideally on the porch while watching the sunset with friends…or family…or both…everyone loves corn fritters!
Everyone. So, on that note, maybe double the recipe. Yep, that would be smart.
Looking for other summer corn recipes? Try these:
Instant Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder
Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Grilled Street Corn Salad with Avocado “Mayo”
Lastly, if you make these jalapeño cheddar corn fritters with chipotle aioli., be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Jalapeño Garlic Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli.
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 328 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 pinch of each kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed, from the cob (about 2 cups)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- oil, for frying
Chipotle Honey Aioli
- 1/2 cup avocado oil based mayo
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cheddar, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the milk and egg, mixing until just combined. Stir in the corn, jalapeños, and chives. 2. Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop tablespoons size balls of batter into the oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove and drain on a wire rack with paper towels underneath. 3. To make the aioli. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Season with salt. Serve the fritters with aioli for dipping. ENJOY!
This post was originally published on August 11, 2020
Any chance to cook these sans milk?
Hey Kate,
I would recommend using a coconut milk. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Can the batter be made ahead of time?
How would you reheat?
Hey Denise,
You can make the batter ahead of time, I would just bring it back to room temp before frying. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
If any of you have already tried to air fry these, please let us know how it went. Otherwise, I think I will give it a try this weekend. 🙂
Thank you so much Debbra! xTieghan
If I use cooked corn versus raw will it change the texture of the fritters?
Hey Michele,
No, that should be okay to do. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
So delicious
Thank you so much Rohtak! xTieghan
About the hot oil…other than keep on med-hi, do you have a recommended temperature?
Hi Staci,
I am not sure of the exact temperature as I did not use a thermometer. Another way to test is by adding a drop of water, if that sizzles then the oil is ready. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
So easy and delicious! Everyone loved them and requested that I make them again soon!
Thank you so much Tina! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
These look amazing! I also want to know if they would work in an air fryer or the oven to keep them a little healthier.
Hey Michele,
Sorry I am honestly not sure how they would turn out as I do not own an air fryer. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Wow, these look fantastic! You have the best recipes! Can you cook them in an airfryer or as a pancake?
Hey Cyndi,
I don’t own an air fryer so I am honestly not sure how that would turn out, but you could certainly cook them as pancakes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This looks so delicious! I love your recipes. Do you think these could be cooked in the air fyer?
Hey Cameron,
So sorry I am honestly not sure how they would turn out as I do not own an air fryer. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I read the comments about the egg, she probably just forgot it in the instructions. I would put the beaten egg in with the milk, as I have a similar recipe and that’s what you do. This sounds like a great recipe that I’m going to be making soon.
I hope you love this one, Charlotte! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Yum!
Thank you Johanna! xTieghan
I was also wondering about the egg and wondering if I could cook these at pancakes? I don’t like to deep fry food but the ingredients look delicious!
Thank you!
Kristen Berry
Hi Kristen,
You could certainly do them as pancakes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Could you make these in the air fryer?
Hi Barbara,
So sorry but I am honestly not sure if that would work as I do not own an air fryer. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi for the fritter you did not mention the egg, it’s listed under ingredients but not mentioned in the actual recipe. Does that mean it’s optional?