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Crispy and a touch spicy, these Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli make for the best simple summer appetizer. In less than 30 minutes you’ll have a batch of golden crisp corn fritters seasoned with jalapeño, garlic, and chive. Serve these fun summer bites with creamy chipotle honey aioli to balance out the heat. The best, slightly addicting, summer appetizer that will be equally great for upcoming fall game days.
I’ve had these corn fritters on my list of recipes to make all summer long. But I wanted to wait until the corn was finally sweet enough to really be delicious. Not sure about you all, but around here our corn, tomatoes, and peaches have finally come in and they are perfectly sweet and ripe. I’m so glad I waited to make these until the corn was just right, because oh my gosh, you guys?
These are some of the best corn fritters. Think crispy, spicy, a little bit cheesy, and um, well, corny? Yes, that’s cheesy to say, but not really sure there’s a better way to put it, so I’m sticking with corny.
And then there’s that aioli? It adds that creamy touch that’s very much needed to balance out the heat from the jalapeños.
Definitely not your average corn fritters, but they sure are delicious. And fun….and only just a little bit addicting too.
The inspiration? Ok and a little story.
I couldn’t really tell you exactly when I had this idea, or how it came to be. But when creating this recipe I actually turned to an older recipe I shared way back in the day. If you’ve been reading HBH for a while, you might remember these chipotle cheddar burgers? I made them as a game day burger for the upcoming fall football season back in August of 2014. So six years ago…pretty close to the day.
Still can’t believe we’ve been working on HBH for so many years now. This October will be our eighth year working full time on HBH…craziness.
It’s so fun to look back at those old blog posts and see how far we’ve come. Six years ago I would have never imagined we’d be doing all that we’re doing today. Cookbooks, collaborations, and even cooking live on GMA. And more coming soon that I can’t wait to share. Anyway, seeing the growth excites me!!
Plus those burgers? I had completely forgotten about them. How did I even think those up? The photos are not my best, but they sound delicious. I really should remake them again…soon.
The details of these summer corn fritters…
Have you ever made corn fritters? There are a few ways to do so, but I went the more southern route and fried my fritters. I don’t normally love frying, but this time, I think it was a good idea.
Again. These. Are. So. Good.
And incredibly easy too. Essentially a corn fitter is just fried pancake batter with corn in the mix. They’re light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. These fritters, however, have a few additional flavors.
Enter the jalapeños, garlic, and cheddar. Just my three favorite foods to pair with sweet summer corn. Mix up the batter, flour, baking powder, garlic, and cheddar. Then add some milk, stir in plenty of corn, jalapeños, and chives.
Heat just a bit of oil, and fry um up. Then drain and that’s pretty much it. Easy, right?
Oh but, you do need that aioli.
For the aioli, I made a “cheaters” aioli. I just used my favorite avocado oil mayo, lots of fresh lemons, and a good pinch of chipotle chili powder…for some added smokiness. But the key to this aioli? A little touch of honey. The honey helps to balance the jalapeños in the fritters. It’s the perfect balance of spicy, smoky, and sweet.
Also, I want to note that the lighter colored sauce was just plain mayo with garlic, chives, and lemon. I was thinking about a two dip situation, but honestly, the chipotle aioli is all you need.
Once the fritters have all been cooked, serve immediately with aioli.
Oh. So. Very. Good!
This is very cheesy of me to say, but these fritters are a real summer treat and should be enjoyed properly. With double the aioli, your favorite drink in hand, and ideally on the porch while watching the sunset with friends…or family…or both…everyone loves corn fritters!
Everyone. So, on that note, maybe double the recipe. Yep, that would be smart.
Looking for other summer corn recipes? Try these:
Instant Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder
Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Grilled Street Corn Salad with Avocado “Mayo”
Lastly, if you make these jalapeño cheddar corn fritters with chipotle aioli., be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Jalapeño Garlic Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli.
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 328 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 pinch of each kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed, from the cob (about 2 cups)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- oil, for frying
Chipotle Honey Aioli
- 1/2 cup avocado oil based mayo
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cheddar, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the milk and egg, mixing until just combined. Stir in the corn, jalapeños, and chives. 2. Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop tablespoons size balls of batter into the oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove and drain on a wire rack with paper towels underneath. 3. To make the aioli. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Season with salt. Serve the fritters with aioli for dipping. ENJOY!
I just loved everything about this recipe! That chipotle aioli really compliments the Jalapeño cheddar corn fritters! This recipe had so much flavor and so easy to make! It is on my list to make frequently!
Love to hear that! Thank you so much Lisa! xTieghan
Seriously good. Made exactly as written and served with the aioli as well as some spicy honey. Everyone loved them. They’re addictive.
Yes! I am really happy to hear that, Josie! Thank you so much! xTieghan
This was my first actual frying recipe. I’ve done fritters before but more like a pancake. This recipe is delicious and very easy to make. It was worth all the little oil spatters on my stove top. Everyone enjoyed them and I’m going to freeze the leftovers and pop in the oven later.
Amazing! I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Dawn! Thank you! xTieghan
These were incredible, the chipotle aioli is perfect. We added one zucchini (shredded and squeezed) to the mix and it turned out delightful!
Thank you so much Hannah! xTieghan
Delicious and very easy!
Thank you Malia! xTieghan
I just made these and they turned out PERFECT! We wanted a yummy restaurant-worthy appetizer instead of going out for dinner… and this recipe definitely delivered! Thank you Tieghan!!
Thank you so much Jill! I am really happy this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This was amazing!
Thank you Bella! xTieghan
If you did this in the oven in a muffin tin, how long and what temperature would you do?
And for the comment about unsafe behaviour? I live in Canada where seeing family and friends is allowed. It’s unfortunate you’re somewhere that you can’t, but don’t need to come for someone on their cooking blog. Be kind
Hey Rachel,
So I haven’t tried that baking method in a muffin tin, but I would do 350 for 15-20 minutes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made these last night – they were SO good! And crazy easy. I was not confident they were gonna stay together (the batter is thinner than I imagined it would be) but they fried so nicely and paired with the aoili… *chef’s kiss*.
Haha love it!! Thank you so much for trying this recipe, Vanessa! xTieghan
My husband who is a very picky eater even loved these! They are absolutely amazing! I think next time i’m going to mix some chipotle powder into the batter as well.
Thank you so much Erin!! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you both! xTieghan
Social distancing is still a thing. Not a fan of how you seem to have forgotten that there still is a global pandemic going on (talking about travelling, hanging with friends, etc.). You have a platform that reaches a lot of people, and with it you also have a responsibility. Encouraging unsafe behaviour at this time is not it. Sorry. These do look delicious though.
Hi! Yes, social distancing is still a thing, I never said it wasn’t. And I think there are a lot of measures we need to take before seeing our loved ones, but that should not stop us from spending time with each other, socially distanced of course. I am sorry if that came out wrong, I am not trying to encourage people to be unsafe. xTieghan
These fritters were OUT OF THIS WORLD! Made them for a date night with my husband, and he declared them to be the best recipe we’ve had on a date night yet! He asked if there were thousands of amazing reviews, lol. I totally agree with him – these are light and fluffy but crispy on the outside and just YUM. Also good dipped in ranch (although your dip recipe was the best). We will make this often! Oh, and if anyone is wondering, einkorn flour works great as a sub!
Thank you Nicole!!! I am so happy these turned out so wonderful for you! xTieghan
I made these today and they were so delicious, crispy but fluffy and full of flavor. Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you Lola! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Delicious!
I actually used a couple of cobs of corn that were previously roasted on the BBQ and worked just fine! Also I ran out of mayo half way through and subbed in some sour cream, but that worked too! Thanks!
Thank you so much Louise!! xTieghan
Can I bake these in the oven?
Hey,
If you choose to bake these in the oven I would recommend using a muffin tin, as they will not stay together. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan