Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned) 🌽
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Oil for frying 🛢️
- Chopped cilantro for garnish 🌿
- Lime wedges 🍋
Instructions
1. Mix Batter
In a bowl, combine corn, flour, cornmeal, beaten egg, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat evenly.
2. Form Bites
Spoon out small portions and shape into bite-sized mounds.
3. Fry
Heat oil in a skillet. Fry corn bites until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
4. Garnish
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Dipping Sauce Ideas 🥄
- Chipotle mayo 🌶️
- Sour cream + lime 🍋
- Garlic aioli 🧄