Coogirl Candy Corn Fritters With Sweet Heat Dipping Sauce

Coogirl Candy Corn Fritters With Sweet Heat Dipping Sauce

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These crisp, golden corn fritters get a sweet spicy kick from Coogirl Candy. Chopped candied jalapeños are folded right into the batter for pops of flavor and the syrup is whisked into a creamy dipping sauce for an easy appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Corn Fritters

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
• 1/3 cup chopped Coogirl Candy jalapeños, drained well
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or pepper Jack cheese
• Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Sweet Heat Dipping Sauce

• 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Coogirl Candy syrup (from the jar)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• Pinch of kosher salt

To Finish

• Extra chopped Coogirl Candy jalapeños, optional
• Chopped fresh cilantro or green onion

Instructions

1. Make the dipping sauce
   1. In a small bowl stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, Coogirl Candy syrup, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
   2. Taste and adjust with a little more syrup or lime to balance sweet and tangy flavors.
   3. Refrigerate while you prepare the fritters so the flavors meld.
2. Prepare the fritter batter
   1. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
   2. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
   3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.
   4. Fold in corn kernels, chopped Coogirl Candy jalapeños, green onion, and shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
   5. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you heat the oil.
3. Heat the oil
   1. Pour about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet.
   2. Heat over medium heat until the oil shimmers and a small drop of batter sizzles immediately when added.
4. Fry the fritters
   1. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon to form small patties.
   2. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through in the center.
   3. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel lined plate or a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
   4. Repeat with remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed so the fritters brown evenly without burning.
5. Finish and serve
   1. Arrange warm fritters on a serving platter.
   2. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or green onion and a few extra bits of chopped Coogirl Candy jalapeños if you like more heat.
   3. Serve with the chilled Sweet Heat Dipping Sauce and place the jar of Coogirl Candy on the table so guests can add extra syrup or jalapeños.

Tips

• Keep fritters warm in a 250°F oven on a wire rack while you cook the rest.
• If the batter becomes too thick as it sits, stir in a splash of milk to loosen.
• Leftover fritters crisp up nicely in a hot skillet with a touch of oil or in an air fryer. Serve with extra Coogirl Candy syrup drizzled on top.