These Crispy Corn Cakes are made with simple ingredients and ready in about 15 minutes! Add cheese, bacon and diced jalapeno for extra flavor. I love to top with sour cream or ranch dressing and fresh chives. Although I normally make these corn fritters as a side dish, it'd be a great appetizer, too! Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Once combined, add flour and cornstarch. Stir into egg mixture until incorporated.
Add corn kernels, shredded cheese, bacon and jalapeno and gently fold into the mixture.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
Once the oil starts to sizzle, add scoops of the corn mixture using ice cream scoop or large spoon.
Once in the pan, flatten the dollops out slightly, pressing very gently, careful not to break them apart.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until the first side has browned, then flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Once browned, remove the cakes on a paper towel lined plate to drain before serving.
Notes
Garnish with ranch dressing, sour cream and/or chives.You can substitute up to half of the flour with corn meal for a crunchier texture.