Air fryer corn fritters are the absolute best ! They are light, crispy and full of flavors. These savory corn cakes are perfect for appetizer, snack, breakfast, lunch, or even hearty dinner. Filled with sweet corn, earthy flours and a hint of salt and spices, they are so satisfying that you’ll make them again and again!
This air fryer corn fritters recipe needs only five ingredients for a quick and easy meal that everyone will love. Similar to Zucchini Fries, Fried Pickles and Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, this tried-and-true air fryer appetizer recipe will become your family favorite.
Best Vegan Corn Fritters
This recipe makes the BEST low calorie, non deep fried and eggless corn fritters. I love using my Air fryer to make these corn cakes. No air fryer? Don’t worry, I am including oven and pan frying instructions as well.
These savory vegan corn cakes are fun, simple and super delicious! It also is a perfect way to enjoy your veggies! I will also show you how to make simple substitutions to make it with ease at home. They are filled with simple, wholesome ingredients.
These delicious corn fritters are
- gluten-free,
- dairy-free,
- vegan,
- egg-free, soy-free and nut-free
- easy and versatile
- super inexpensive to make them.
Ingredients
Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card towards the end. Here’s what I used.
Corn, red onion, minced garlic, chickpea flour also called garbanzo beans flour, rice flour or all purpose flour, cayenne pepper, salt, ground black pepper and oil spray. Fresh herbs like chives or basil for garnish.
How to Make Air Fryer Corn Fritters
These fritters are unbelievably easy to make. Start off by prepping the corn. You can use fresh, frozen or canned corn. Next, make the breading mixture and mix in corn. Take spoonful of each and flatten them like small pancakes. Air fry or pan fry them till golden brown. Flip, cook, serve and devour!
if you want to make them on the stove top – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tablespoons of batter for each fritter, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer.
These fritters store well in air tight containers in the refrigerator for up to one week. To re-heat, place in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat and cook until warmed throughout OR place in a pre-heated 375 Fahrenheit oven until warmed throughout.
PrintAir Fryer Corn Fritters
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn grind it coarsely
- ¼ cup water to grind the corn
- [1 cup chickpea flour]
- [¼ cup rice flour]
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon onion garlic salt or all purpose seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt – per taste
- [Oil Spray]
- ¼ cup Fresh chives, cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Coarsely grind the corn kernels in ¼ cup water. In a large mixing bowl, combine rest of the ingredients. Mix well and form a dough. Divide mixture into six equal parts. Make round balls and flatten them like small pancakes
Air Fryer Corn Fritter
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Preheat the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the air fryer basket with oil spray. Place the fritters on the basket. Put it in the air fryer. Choose 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes. Halfway through, open the lid, flip the fritters , spray some oil and air fry further. Once done, serve immediately.
How To Pan Fry Corn Fritters on Stove Top
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tablespoons of batter for each fritter, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 2-3 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
Baked Corn Fritter in Oven
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Place the prepared fritters on the greased baking sheet and bake at a preheated 375 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes. For crisp baking, I recommend you use a crisp baking tray. Halfway through, open the lid, flip the fritters , spray some oil and bake further. Once done, serve immediately.