Gluten-Free Corn Fritters

Golden and crispy on the outside with a tender, sweet corn interior, these gluten-free corn fritters are a delightful appetizer or side dish. Bursting with fresh corn flavor and a hint of savory seasoning, they offer a satisfying crunch in every bite.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including fresh or frozen corn kernels, gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, baking powder — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Corn Fritters: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, use a flour blend and baking powder labeled gluten-free, and fry in fresh oil rather than oil used for battered foods. Wash the frying pan and spatula if they last cooked regular fritters.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Corn Fritters: This recipe is gluten-free by using a dedicated gluten-free flour blend and ensuring all leavening agents are gluten-free. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
0.5 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend Shop
1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free) Shop
0.25 tsp salt
0.125 tsp black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
0.25 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, unsweetened)
2 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped (optional)
4-6 tbsp vegetable oil or other high-heat oil, for frying

Instructions

1 In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels, gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, gluten-free baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir these dry ingredients together until well incorporated, ensuring no clumps of flour remain.
2 In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten egg and milk until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and corn. Add the optional chopped chives or green onions, if using, and gently fold everything together until just combined; do not overmix, as this can result in tough fritters.
3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers, which should take about 3-5 minutes. You can test the oil's temperature by dropping a tiny bit of batter into it; if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
4 Carefully drop spoonfuls of the corn batter into the hot oil, using about 2 tablespoons per fritter, and flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry the fritters in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are a deep golden brown and cooked through, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
5 Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the cooked corn fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Allow them to cool for a minute or two before serving hot, as they are best enjoyed fresh from the pan.

Nutrition (per serving)

188

Calories

10g

Protein

26g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

296mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Pat thawed frozen corn dry with paper towels. Extra water thins the batter and makes the fritters spatter in the oil.
Pulse half the corn briefly in a food processor before mixing. The creamy corn helps bind the gluten-free batter.
Fry one small fritter first. If it falls apart when flipped, stir another tablespoon of the gluten-free flour blend into the corn batter.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Corn Fritters take?

Gluten-Free Corn Fritters takes about 30 minutes: 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Corn Fritters with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Corn Fritters?

Check fresh or frozen corn kernels, gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, baking powder before they go into Gluten-Free Corn Fritters. Use a flour blend and baking powder labeled gluten-free, and fry in fresh oil rather than oil used for battered foods. Wash the frying pan and spatula if they last cooked regular fritters.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Corn Fritters use?

Gluten-Free Corn Fritters relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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