Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Corn Fritters are crisp, light, and fluffy! They are quick and easy to make, earning the top pick for a tasty appetizer or side dish.
Call them corn fritters, corn cakes, corn nuggets, whatever! We can all agree they're one of the easiest, quickest, and tastiest small bites. I personally love these for a snack or a quick lunch. However, they would make a great appetizer, side dish, or party finger food. Hello, holiday brunches and dinners!
Of course, these little bites are dairy-free and egg-free! They can easily be made gluten-free and vegan by modifying the flour, sugar, and butter. While I wouldn't go as far to call these corn fritters are healthy, they might be a little better for you compared to cakey deep-fried balls.
I have always loved corn! Corn on the cob (but cut off because I'm the pickiest eater ever), creamed corn, sweet corn on salads, cornbread, I could go on forever. I remember the first time I tried a corn nugget - heavenly! For those of you not from the south, Chicken Express serves these little hush puppy sized nugs filled with creamed corn then deep fried to perfection. When I developed my food allergies and intolerances, corn nuggets were one of the first things to go.
When I was testing different variations of this recipe, I took a bite out of these fritters and melted. These are the closest thing I've had to a corn nugget in years! Of course, if I would have use creamed corn they would be more "authentic" but these are just what I was going for.
A few things to note:
Corn
I'm sure fresh cut corn would be amazing in this recipe, however, that's not always an option and lucky for us drained canned corn or thawed frozen corn works like a charm.
Egg Replacer
As for an egg replacer, either a flax egg or substitute like this one from Bob's Red Mill will do just fine.
Seasoning
These are your corn fritters, season as you please! I kept it fairly simple with salt, pepper, and paprika but that's because I really wanted the corn and green onions to shine through. If you decide to omit the green onions, maybe play a little more with spices.
Cooking and Reheating
For this recipe, we use a small amount of oil so you're left with a crispy exterior but soft and fluffy inside. You may be tempted to use spray instead of vegetable oil but the exterior cooks much quicker when the spray is used which can lead to burning. If you're not interested in using vegetable oil, experiment with coconut oil!
If you don't devour all these corn fritters in one sitting, they can be saved in the freezer or refrigerator. My preferred reheating method is a tossup between the stove and oven but I completely understand being in a rush and if the microwave is your only option, just go for it. But know that if you want the best results, they should be eaten right after cooking or reheated via skillet or oven.
Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole corn kernels drained from cans or thawed from freezer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ cup soymilk
- 1 egg substitute
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free butter
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in soymilk, flax egg, and dairy-free butter. Whisk until smooth. Then mix in the corn and green onion.
- Heat a skillet with cooking oil over low-medium. When the oil is hot, begin scooping about ¼ cup of batter into the skillet and form little rounds. Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
- Flip after a few minutes, once the batter begins to harden around the edges. Cook each side until browned, about 3-5 minutes each. Repeat until the batter runs out and serve warm.
Notes
Kayla Haas says
These look so good! My family is dairy & egg free, so I'm gonna send this to my husband. I imagine we'll be trying these this weekend. ?
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yayyy, I love hearing that! Y'all enjoy 🙂
Jennifer says
These look delicious! I don't think I have ever had a corn fritter before, but I do love fritters! I will have to give these a try!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Jennifer! Let me know what you think 🙂
Kortney says
Love that you use frozen corn for these! Corn fritters are such a great treat, I always forget about them since we can't find fresh corn here in Berlin... but frozen corn changes everything!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes!!! Works like a charm 🙂
Leigh Suznovich says
Ok, these look absolutely delicious and I need them in my life!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I hope you give them a go 🙂 Let me know what you think!
Ashley says
Yes please and thank you to this delish recipe!!! So yummy and good on the belly!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Ashley 🙂 Happy to hear that!
Gena says
Vegan food is absolutely best! I am trying to stay away from dairy, so this is just what I need! Thank you for sharing this yumminess
Jenna | The Urben Life says
So happy to hear that, Gena! Enjoy 🙂
Dani says
Yum! Corn fritters are always a hit at our place . This recipe looks really versatile. Can’t wait to try it!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh, for sure! Enjoy 🙂
Aditi Wardhan Singh says
So enjoy corn fritters. In India, we deep fry these and have them with spicy chutneys. slurp.. Your way is so much healthier though . lol
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Ohhh yum! I would love to try a few of those <3
Liz says
Those look so good! I'm not a big fan of eggs so I like the idea of making these!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay, I hope you give them a try!
andrea says
these look amazing. I love corn fritters and it is so hard to find dairy-free versions of them. do you think I can sub in gluten free flour instead of the all-purpose one?
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Hi Andrea! Thanks so much for leaving a comment 🙂 I haven't tested GF flour, but I would assume they would turn out just as great.
Kelly says
What a great veggie side. This would be a total crowd pleaser.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
For sure, thanks so much!
Jules Shepard says
This reminds me of my childhood! Would love to make these for my family.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Aww your comment brings a smile to my face 🙂 I hope you and your family enjoy these corn fritters!
Diane@worthbeyondrubies says
This looks so good!!! I may have to give this one a try even though I am not very good at fritters!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Diane!! I hope you give them a try 🙂
Jasmine says
I can’t wait to try these!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay!!! Let me know what you think 🙂
Kyle says
These look sooo good!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Kyle!! I hope you give them a try soon 🙂