Spicy Southwestern Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli

A crispy and spicy American snack originating from the southwestern United States, these corn fritters are a perfect accompaniment to a refreshing chipotle aioli. The combination of textures and flavors will leave you wanting more.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 large Large egg
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Diced onion
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 2 tbsp Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

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   Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the large egg, buttermilk, and diced onion.

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   Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

4. 4

   Step 4: Heat the vegetable oil in the preheated frying pan to 375°F (190°C). Using a cookie scoop, drop small balls of the corn fritter mixture into the oil.

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   Step 5: Fry the corn fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

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   Step 6: Remove the corn fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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   Step 7: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and milk to make the chipotle aioli.

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   Step 8: Serve the crispy corn fritters with the spicy chipotle aioli for dipping.

💡 Pro Tips

For extra crispy corn fritters, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying. To make the chipotle aioli ahead of time, refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving. Be careful when handling hot oil.

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