Vegan Jalapeño Corn Fritters Instructions
### Vegan Corn Fritters: A Tasty Summer Delight
Just when we believed the summer’s ideal vegetable couldn’t get any tastier, corn fritters appeared on our taste buds. These crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside, subtly seasoned fritters are an essential appetizer or side dish!
Not only are they remarkably tasty, but these fritters are vegan, optionally gluten-free, and incredibly simple to make! Grab your mixing bowl and 10 essential ingredients, and you’ll be savoring fritters in 30 minutes or less. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started!
#### How to Prepare Vegan Corn Fritters
Putting a vegan twist on traditional corn fritters requires a few modifications. First, instead of eggs for binding, we use flaxseed meal. And instead of milk, we opt for a neutral-flavored, unsweetened dairy-free milk (homemade cashew milk is our favorite). The remaining ingredients are quite classic, but we’ve added our own flavorful twist and also made them gluten-free!
In addition to flaxseed meal and dairy-free milk, the batter’s ingredients consist of baking powder for lightness; salt, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast for taste; and all-purpose flour or a gluten-free blend to enhance thickness.
You’re aiming for a thick, fluffy batter, which can be achieved by adding more flour or dairy-free milk as needed. Once the batter is ready, we’re just three ingredients away from fritter time!
Next, fresh corn is mixed into the chunky batter, along with finely chopped jalapeño for a hint of heat. Although we love using fresh ingredients during the summertime, this recipe also works well with frozen corn—just let it thaw at room temperature, then pat it dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture. If fresh jalapeño isn’t available, a dash of cayenne might work just as well!
Now for the frying! Instead of deep frying, we prefer a shallow fry, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side in avocado oil in a cast iron skillet. We find shallow frying less intimidating, plus it reduces the amount of oil needed while maximizing health benefits. Win, win, win! And still, so delicious!
When the fritters are golden brown on both sides, it’s time to dig in! They’re full of flavor on their own, but they’re also fantastic when paired with a sauce. Try our Go-To Guacamole, Creamy Cashew Jalapeño Sauce, or Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing.
We hope you enjoy these corn fritters! They’re savory, crispy, naturally a bit sweet, pleasantly spicy, quick & easy, and incredibly delicious! This is the ideal appetizer or side to prepare during peak summer when fresh corn and jalapeños are abundant. However, they’re so tasty that you might find yourself wanting them all year long (in which case, using frozen corn is also a perfect solution).
#### What to Pair with Corn Fritters
These fritters are tasty without being overly seasoned, making them an excellent match for a variety of other sides and mains, particularly grilled proteins, side salads, and anything BBQ flavored. Here are some delightful pairings:
– Grilled vegetables
– Side salads
– BBQ dishes
#### More Fresh Corn Recipes
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### Recipe: Vegan Corn Fritters
**Prep Time:** 10 minutes
**Cook Time:** 20 minutes
**Total Time:** 30 minutes
**Servings:** 8 fritters
#### Ingredients
– 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
– 1/2 cup dairy-free milk (homemade cashew milk recommended)
– 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp sea salt
– 1/4 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend (or all-purpose flour)
– 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed from frozen)
– 1-2 Tbsp finely chopped jalapeño (to taste)
– Avocado oil (for cooking)
#### Instructions
1. Prepare a baking sheet by placing a layer of paper towels on it and inverting a cooling rack on top to catch any excess oil from frying.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed meal and dairy-free milk. Allow this to sit for 5 minutes.
3. After 5 minutes, mix in the nutritional yeast, baking powder, sea salt, and garlic powder to the flax mixture. Whisk everything to combine, then add the flour and whisk again until you achieve a thick batter. Finally, gently fold in the corn and chopped jalapeño. Adjust consistency with more flour or milk as needed.
4. Coat a large