Corn and Ham Hock Fritters
These delicious fritters are a perfect blend of sweet corn and savory ham hock, fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Vegetable oil - For frying
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Flour - 1 cup
- Eggs - 2
- Green onions - 2, finely chopped
- Ham hock - 1 cup, cooked and shredded
- Corn kernels - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, ham hock, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add them to the corn mixture.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper to the corn mixture and stir until well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the corn mixture into the hot oil and flatten with the back of the spoon.
- Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the fritters on paper towels and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g