Air Fryer Corn Fritters
Skip the deep fryer and make Air Fryer Corn Fritters! These tasty morsels are a great way to enjoy corn's sweet and nutty flavor. Use your air fryer or Ninja Foodi to make them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside while staying light and healthy!
Servings: 8
Calories: 102kcal
Equipment
- air fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen or leftover corn on the cob
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tbsp Parsley freshly chopped
Garnish
- Sour Cream
- Chopped Chives
- Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Turn your air fryer to 375F and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl except the milk.
- Mix everything together until fully combined, then add 1/4 cup milk.
- Stir until a thick batter is formed.
- The batter should be sticky and thick but not too wet. If your batter is too thick, add a bit more milk. If its too thin, add cornmeal or flour one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Divide the mixture into 8 pieces and form with your hands into a flat disc that is 3/4 inch thick.
- Place each corn fritter at the bottom of the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Set the timer for 10 minutes.
- At the halfway mark, use a spatula to flip for even cooking.
- Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes or until the fritter is golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Remove and serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream or mayo.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg