These Sweetcorn Quinoa Fritters are made from store cupboard/freezer essentials and are great for kids and toddlers.
Why Sweetcorn Fritters are Great!
- A Great Store Cupboard/freezer meal - These Sweetcorn Quinoa Fritters are perfect for when the fridge is looking pretty bare. They are easy to make and are a great way to serve a portion of vegetables when you realise you don't have any fresh available.
- Kids Love Them - I'm not sure what it is about fritters/pancakes but my kids will happily eat anything if I serve it to them in this format.
- Great for Lunchboxes - These fritters taste great cold and are perfect for popping in lunchboxes or making ahead of time.
- They Store Well - Double the batch and freeze some for lunchboxes or emergency meals.
- Allergy Friendly - These fritters are gluten free and dairy free. An egg alternative (flax egg) has also been tried and tested with great results.
How To Make Sweetcorn Fritters
- Cook Quinoa - I like to cook the quinoa in chicken or vegetable stock for extra flavour. If you are cooking for a baby or young child be mindful of sodium levels. Make sure to use homemade stock or dilute some low sodium stock. Alternatively, you can cook the quinoa in water.
- Mix the Cooked Quinoa with Corn - There is no need to defrost the corn beforehand, the hot quinoa will quickly defrost it. The frozen corn is also great at cooling the quinoa down, ready for the egg mixture to be added. If you choose not to use frozen corn then allow the quinoa to cool before adding the egg.
- Add the Egg and Spring Onion - and stir until fully combined.
- Add the Flour and Baking Powder - and stir until combined.
- Fry the Fritters (see picture below) - Heat a little oil in a frying pan and add in a heaped tablespoon of the batter. Press down gently with a spatula and repeat until the frying pan is full. Fry the fritters on medium/low heat for approximately ¾ minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Cooking Tips and Tricks
- Take care when frying, some bits of corn may start popping!
- These fritters don't have a thick batter consistency like many other fritters. Add a heaped tablespoon of the batter into the pan and flatten with a spatula. Allow cooking for approx 3 min before attempting to flip. They should hold together well. If you do feel that they are breaking apart then you can add a little more flour to the batter. (start with a tablespoon at a time)
Corn Fritters for Babies
Corn can be a potential choking hazard for babies younger than 12 months old. Pulse the corn in a food processor, not until it is smooth but just to break them down a bit. If making for a baby make sure to use homemade stock or low sodium/no salt stock to keep sodium levels down.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate – Allow to cool before placing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 2-3 days.
- Freeze – Allow to cool and then place fritters on a baking tray to freeze. Once frozen transfer to a freezable container/ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw overnight in a refrigerator. Gently heat through in a dry frying pan. (Also delicious cold)
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Sweetcorn Fritters
Ingredients
- 95g (½ cup) Quinoa
- 250ml (1 cup) Chicken Stock
- 360g (2.5 cups) Frozen Sweetcorn
- 4 Spring Onions (Scallions / Green Onions), finely chopped
- 2 Eggs (See notes for Egg replacement)
- 70g (½ cup) Buckwheat flour (Can use all purpose / plain flour if you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoon oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Heat the chicken stock in a pan. Once at the boil add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 mins. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 mins with the lid still on.
- In a large mixing bowl add the sweetcorn and quinoa and stir to combine. (This will defrost the sweetcorn and cool down the quinoa)
- Add the spring onion and the eggs and stir again
- Add the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and add in a heaped tablespoon of the batter. Press down gently with a spatula and repeat until the frying pan is full.
- Fry the fritters on a medium heat for approximately ¾ minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Video
Recipe Notes
- make them a heaped tablespoon in size and flatten when in the pan.
- Allow cooking for approx 3 min before flipping.Â
Dayna says
I don’t get it I followed the recipe exactly but they were not like a batter at all!
Amy says
Hi Danya, sorry that the recipe wasn't successful for you. Did you watch the video? How did your mixture compare to mine? It isn't really a wet batter type mixture but it holds together well when frying.
Jenny says
So I'm very lucky that my son Jase is a good eater (although I'm sure he probably won't stay that way forever) but I have discovered that he gets kinda tired of the same things over and over. Who can blame him right? So I'm always looking for some yummy, healthy, toddler-friendly, doesn't require a ton of teeth (Jase only has two) recipes to make for him. We made these corn fritters today and I must say he loved them! They're super easy and versatile! I'm going to make them again but with black beans or sweet potatoes or whatever your baby likes really I think would work. This website has tons of great stuff! Highly recommend for any mamas out there looking for something a little different but easy!
Amy says
Thank you so much Jenny, comments like this really make my day. So glad Jase loved these and I love the sound of how you are going to adapt the recipe. I'm sure he will stay a great eater for you!
Trish says
Hello. What can be used in place of the eggs?
Amy says
Hi Trish, you could try chia egg but I haven't experimented myself so can't say for sure how it would work.
Marlene says
can canned corn be used instead of frozen?
Laura says
I've used canned instead of frozen and it works a treat! I found 2 cans were the perfect amount
Jennifer says
I just made these for my 1 year old cutie and my husband ate most of them! Thank you for introducing us to a great new summer family friendly side!!
Excellent recipe!
Amy says
Ha ha! I love that your husband ate most of them! I hope your 1 year old enjoyed what was left! Thanks for your feedback, it means a lot ??
Michi says
I used a non-stick skillet so I didn't need to use oil to fry. These are delicious! Can't wait to share with my son!
Amy says
Hi Michi, I personally LOVE these and eat so many before they get to the table for lunch! Glad you like them too, I hope your son did too!
Jullian says
Can I bake these instead of frying?
Amy says
I've never tried baking them so can't say for sure but I think they could work.
Marta says
Hi, this recipe looks REALLY good and I will try make thus today. Just a small question, can I make these fritters with whole wheat flour? Thank you!
Amy says
Hi Marta, Thank you! I've never tried them with whole wheat flour but I'm sure it would work well. Let me know if you try them!
Sam says
Hi (I hope this isn't a dumb question)
These look perfect for my little one. I was wondering if I could freeze them. I'm loving batch cooking at the moment.
Thanks
Amy says
Hi Sam, sorry of the delay in getting back to you. Yes you can freeze them and I hope your little one enjoys them!