Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli
Crispy jalapeño garlic corn fritters loaded with cheddar and fresh corn, served with a smoky chipotle honey aioli. A bold, spicy, and creamy snack perfect for summer parties or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cloves garlic, grated
Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
2 ears corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups)
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Oil for frying
½ cup avocado-oil–based mayo
1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cheddar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add milk and beaten egg; stir until just combined.
- Fold in corn kernels, jalapeño, and chives.
- Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter into the oil and fry for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping as needed.
- Drain fritters on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- To make the aioli, whisk together mayo, lemon juice, garlic, honey, and chipotle chili powder. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve fritters warm with the chipotle honey aioli on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Flatten fritters slightly before frying for even crispiness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat using a skillet, toaster oven, or air fryer to restore crispness.
- Use canned or frozen (thawed and drained) corn if fresh is unavailable.
- Vegan version: use plant-based milk, egg replacer, vegan mayo, and cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
