Equipment
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Ingredients
Fritter Batter
- 150 g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 5 g baking powder
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 3 g salt
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 80 ml whole milk
Corn & Aromatics
- 300 g sweetcorn kernels, fresh or canned
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 10 g fresh coriander, chopped
- 60 ml vegetable oil
To Serve
- 200 g streaky bacon
- 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 15 ml olive oil
- black pepper
Nutrition (per serving)
Method
Combine the flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to aerate and remove lumps.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Crack the eggs into the well and add the milk. Whisk gradually from the center outwards until a thick, smooth batter forms.
Fold the sweetcorn kernels, sliced spring onions, and chopped coriander into the batter until evenly distributed. Do not overwork.
Place the bacon rashers in a cold large frying pan. Turn heat to medium-high and cook for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until fat renders and bacon is crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the rendered fat in the pan.
Add vegetable oil to the bacon fat in the pan to ensure the bottom is generously coated. Heat over medium heat until the oil shimmers (approx. 175°C/350°F).
Spoon 1/4 cup mounds of batter into the pan. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack.
While fritters rest, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper in a small bowl.
Plate the warm fritters topped with crispy bacon and serve the fresh tomato salad on the side.
Chef's Notes
- If using canned corn, drain it thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to prevent the batter from becoming too watery.
- For extra crispiness, replace 20% of the flour with cornstarch or rice flour.
- Rest the batter for 10-15 minutes if you have time; this relaxes the gluten and results in a tenderer crumb.
- Using the rendered bacon fat for frying the fritters adds a significant depth of savory flavor.
Storage
Refrigerator: 3 days — Store fritters and bacon separately from tomatoes to maintain texture.
Freezer: 1 month — Freeze fritters only. Reheat in oven/toaster oven.
Reheating: Reheat fritters in a dry pan or oven at 180°C until crisp. Microwave will make them soggy.
