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Corn fritters
Calories & nutrition facts
fried in rapeseed oil, homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 287 kcal —
- Protein 5.8 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 33 g 12%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 13%
- Fibre 2.5 g 9%
- Sugars 4.9 g —
- Sodium 144 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 42 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 9 mg 10%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 3.5 mg 23%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 1 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.43 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 25 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0.5 µg 21%
Minerals
- Calcium 66 mg 5%
- Iron 0.91 mg 5%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 165 mg 13%
- Potassium 158 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.6 mg 5%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.24 mg 10%
- Selenium 4 µg 7%
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- Potato cakesfried in rapeseed oil210 kcal / 100 g
- Potato chipshomemade, fried in corn oil197 kcal / 100 g
- Falafelfried in rapeseed oil, homemade183 kcal / 100 g
- Corn oilfried900 kcal / 100 g
- Corn cakewithout filling, homemade339 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Corn fritters
How do you make corn fritters crisp rather than soggy?
Drain tinned or thawed sweetcorn well, and keep the batter thick enough to cling to the kernels. Fry small spoonfuls in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until deeply golden; avoid crowding the pan.
Can you make corn fritters with tinned or frozen sweetcorn?
Yes. Drain tinned sweetcorn thoroughly; thaw frozen kernels and pat them dry before mixing them into the batter. Fresh kernels work too, but slice them off the cob first.
What can you serve with corn fritters?
They go well with a crisp salad, avocado, yoghurt or sour cream, and a sharp salsa. Serve them as a savoury brunch or a light meal, or make smaller ones as a snack.
Can you reheat corn fritters?
Reheat them in a frying pan over medium-low heat, or in an oven at 180 °C, until hot throughout; this helps restore their crisp edges. A microwave warms them quickly but tends to make them soft.
Can you freeze corn fritters?
Cool them completely, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed container. Reheat from frozen in an oven at 180 °C until hot in the centre, usually around 15–20 minutes.
Are corn fritters the same as corn cakes?
Not necessarily: corn fritters are usually spooned into a pan as a batter with kernels, while corn cakes are often thicker and more bread-like. Recipes and names overlap, so the texture and ingredients matter more than the label.
How much energy is in a corn fritter?
A 100 g portion provides 287 kcal. The energy in one fritter depends on its size and how much oil it absorbs during cooking.
Do corn fritters contain much protein?
They provide 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, so they are not especially protein-rich on their own. Pair them with eggs, beans or yoghurt for a more filling plate.
Source: CoFID (UK) 15-724 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
