Description
Crispy Southern bites of seafood goodness, perfect for summer fairs and family cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- ¾ cup sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk or buttermilk
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cornmeal, baking powder, Old Bay seasoning, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Stir in the egg and milk (or buttermilk) until the mixture is just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat, sweet corn, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley.
- Heat about ½ inch of neutral oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Using two spoons, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, leaving space for each fritter to puff and brown.
- Fry each side for 2–3 minutes until a deep golden brown forms.
- Transfer finished fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Refrigerate fritters in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a 375°F oven or skillet to regain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crab, corn fritters, seafood, Southern, appetizer