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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.
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.
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?
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!
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Do these have to be served warm or can you make ahead and serve at room temperature?
Hey Cindy,
I prefer to serve these warm. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give them a try! xTieghan
This was amazing! My husband rated it a 10/10. Is there any trick to getting an even shape to each fritter?
Hey Bre,
I so appreciate you giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled it was enjoyed! You could use a cookie scoop! xTieghan
Hi, Can I use 2 cups of frozen corn?
Hey Allison,
Sure! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
These look delicious! So excited to try them… any suggestions for vegetarian main dish to pair with them? Thank you!
Hey Emily,
Here are some ideas:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/gingery-coconut-sweet-potato-and-rice-stew/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chipotle-bean-chili/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/broccoli-cheddar-orzo-bake/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/garden-greens-goddess-pizza/
I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Yum! Made these as a football watch party appetizer and they were a hit. Surprisingly light, but full of flavor.
Hey Kate,
I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Could you make these without the egg?
Hey there,
So sorry I have not tested this recipe without the egg! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Is it ok to use canned or frozen corn? Excited to try this after all the rave reviews!
Hey Rachna,
Yes, canned or frozen corn will work here! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I just had them tonight and they’re awesome! Do you think they would work with beans or edemame instead of corn?
Hey Valentina,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe, sure I don’t see why not! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi- is here a substitute to the jalopeno that would fit this recipe just as easily?
Thanks
Hey Katherine,
You could use another pepper that you enjoy:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Wow these are DELICIOUS!! I always try to make a fun new appetizer for my husband and daughters during football games. Today’s game and the extra corn created the perfect opportunity to make this recipe! It took me about 15 mins to prep everything and about 10 to make the entire batter. It was SO easy and fun. I was a little worried about the batter not being cohesive enough when I put it in the oil to fry but it turned out awesome. I didn’t have an avocado based mayo but it tuned out great still. Amazing recipe! Side note, I love your blog and hope you one day add more videos to your blog. I used your story highlight for this recipe and I really loved watching you make the recipe while I did. Thanks again!
Aw that is so awesome! Thank you for trying this recipe, Ting Ting! xTieghan
OH EM GEE….SOOOOOO GOOD. My son said that I could open a restaurant and only serve this and make a killing.
Made these as an appetizer and then your chicken lazone (although we used tofu). So delicious but we definitely did not need the lazone. Next time will serve them alongside some roasted vegetables.
This is a keeper.
Cheers
Thank you so much Harley!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made these with a gluten free almond rice blend flour and they turned out amazing! Thank you!
Thank you Terah! I am really glad these turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Just one comment: Double the recipe, because you are going to want to eat them ALL!
Haha love that! Thank you so much Wendy! xTieghan
Hi! I’m hoping to make these for a socially distanced backyard meal tomorrow. Should they be served immediately after frying or would it be ok to fry them 30 min to an hour beforehand? Thank you!
Hey Emily,
I like to serve these immediately after frying. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Would these work with a gluten free flour blend?
Hey Torrey,
Yes you can use an equal amount of gluten free flour. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan