Cheap Dinner Idea: Crispy Corn and Spring Onion Fritters

Ingredients

• •400g frozen corn kernels, thawed
• •150g self-raising flour
• •2 large eggs
• •100ml milk
• •1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced
• •50g cheddar cheese, grated
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Oil for frying

Method

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed corn, flour, cumin, and paprika.
2. 2Add the spring onions and grated cheese to the dry ingredients.
3. 3Whisk the eggs and milk together in a separate small bowl.
4. 4Pour the wet ingredients into the corn mixture and stir until just combined.
5. 5If the batter looks too runny, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
6. 6Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat.
7. 7Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into the pan for each fritter.
8. 8Flatten the fritters slightly with the back of the spoon.
9. 9Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
10. 10Carefully flip and cook for another 3 minutes until firm.
11. 11Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
12. 12Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil if necessary.
13. 13Serve warm with a side of sour cream or sweet chilli sauce if desired.