Easy Vegan Jalapeño Corn Fritters

Name: Easy Vegan Jalapeño Corn Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1/2 cup finely diced jalapeño; 1/4 cup diced green onion; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup plant based milk; 2 tablespoons oil for frying

These crispy golden fritters are packed with sweet corn and just the right amount of spicy kick.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 21, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about a fritter that is crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. These little bites are a favorite around my kitchen because they come together quickly and use simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

I love serving these as a quick appetizer or a side dish for a summer dinner. If you want them to be gluten free, just use a high quality all purpose gluten free flour blend instead of the regular stuff. It works like a charm every time.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup finely diced jalapeño
1/4 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup plant based milk
2 tablespoons oil for frying

7Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced jalapeño, and green onion.
2
Stir in the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until everything is evenly coated.
3
Pour in the plant based milk and stir until you have a thick batter.
4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Scoop about two tablespoons of batter per fritter into the pan and flatten them slightly with your spoon.
6
Cook for about three to four minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy.
7
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and serve while they are nice and hot.

Tips

These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can keep them warm in a low oven if you are making a big batch. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge and reheat them in a toaster oven to get that crisp texture back.

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