Corn Fritters

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Fun bites paired with a bunch of different dips make an instant party feast!
Yield
12-14 Fritters
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Appetizers and Sides
Entrees
Snacks
Budget Friendly Meals
Ingredients
  • 3 Tablespoons + ¼ cup organic safflower oil
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
  • 3 Tablespoons diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 (15-ounce) can organic corn, drained
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup organic corn meal
  • 1 cup all purpose gluten free flour
  • 2 Tablespoons ground flax (mixed in 3 Tablespoons water)
  • ¼ cup water, as needed
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
  1. Heat 3 Tablespoons of oil in non-stick fry pan.
  2. Sauté jalapeño and onions until translucent.
  3. Add corn, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper and mix together.
  4. Remove sauté from heat.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together both flours.
  6. Add flax and sauté mixture to flour and mix until well combined.
  7. Add water as needed to get a thick dough consistency.
  8. Mix in olive oil until well combined.
  9. Form 2 inch balls, flatten with hands and continue until all mixture is used.
  10. Heat 1/4 cup oil in non-stick frying pan to medium high. Add more oil if needed to cover pan.
  11. Place fritters in pan, making sure not to crowd them.
  12. Fry on one side until golden brown and flip repeating the process. Place fritters on a plate and let cool. Serve and Enjoy!