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CRISPY Spanish Corn Fritters

CRISPY Spanish Corn Fritters | Tortitas Crujientes de Maiz

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 425 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE FRITTERS

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 1/4 cup yellow corn flour 30 grams
  • 1 tsp baking powder 4 grams
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup low fat milk 120 ml
  • 1 can corn kernels 5 oz / 150 grams
  • 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese 30 grams
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE SPICY YOGURT SAUCE

  • 1 container plain Greek yogurt 5 oz / 150 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
  • 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

  2. After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 4 minutes and the ingredients are lightly sautéed, turn off the heat

  3. Add the flour into a large bowl, along with the yellow corn flour and baking powder, whisk together, then make a well in the middle, crack in the egg, and whisk the egg, and then add in the milk, and whisk everything together until you get a smooth batter

  4. Add the sautéed onions and garlic into the batter, along with the canned corn kernels (drained), grated cheese, chopped chives, and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed

  5. Heat the same large fry pan with a medium heat, and add in 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

  6. After a couple of minutes and the oil is nice and hot, start adding in spoonfuls of the batter and gently pushing down on each one, you want all the fritters in a single layer and evenly spaced, so cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, fry for 4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer into a dish with paper towels

  7. To make the spicy yogurt sauce, add the Greek yogurt into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, hot smoked paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together until you get a creamy sauce

  8. Transfer the spicy yogurt sauce into a serving dish, and decorate the fritters around it, top off with chopped chives, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
CRISPY Spanish Corn Fritters | Tortitas Crujientes de Maiz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 252mg11%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 479IU10%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 248mg25%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.