Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters Recipe

Crispy, golden-brown fritters bursting with the flavors of black beans, sweet corn, and sharp cheddar cheese! These easy-to-make fritters are perfect as a light lunch with a side salad, a hearty dinner alongside your favorite dish, or a delicious appetizer. Served hot with a dollop of sour cream and salsa, they're guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 124.7 kcal

Protein 9g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters

Yellow Cornmeal
Unbleached White Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1% Low Fat Milk
1 large egg yolk
Black Beans
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Corn Kernel
Fresh Cilantro
Red Bell Pepper
Green Chili Peppers
2 large egg whites
Canola Oil

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How to Make Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk and 1 large egg yolk. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup frozen corn (thawed), 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons chopped green chilies (depending on desired heat).
In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a 10-inch iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Drop 1/4 cup of batter into the hot oil for each fritter (about 3-4 fritters per batch).
Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove fritters from skillet and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters?

Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters?

Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters has approximately 124.7 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters?

The key ingredients for Black Bean Corn And Cheddar Fritters are Yellow Cornmeal, Unbleached White Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin. See the full list with measurements above.