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These Sweetcorn and Quinoa Fritters are made from simple pantry and freezer staples. Fry them for a crispy finish or bake them for an easy, hands-off option - perfect for kids and toddlers!
Serving veggies in a different way can sometimes win over little ones, and these Sweetcorn Fritters are a fun option! If your kids love eating veggies this way, check out my other veggie fritter recipes like Broccoli Fritters, Zucchini Fritters, Mixed Vegetable Fritters, and Pea Fritters
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Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Kid-Approved - Fritters make veggies more appealing!
- Great for Lunchboxes - Delicious cold and easy to prep ahead.
- Freezer-Friendly - Double the batch for future meals.
- Allergy-Friendly - Gluten-free, dairy-free, and flax egg tested.
Ingredient Information
- Quinoa - The recipe features tri-colored quinoa, but you can use any variety.
- Chicken Stock - If making this for little ones, use homemade or low-sodium stock. You can also replace it with water or a 50:50 mix of stock and water to lower the sodium content.
- Frozen Sweetcorn - Fresh or canned sweetcorn can be used instead.
- Spring Onions (Scallions/Green Onions) - These add great flavor to the dish.
- Eggs - Two eggs are used in this recipe, but flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoon water per egg) have been tested as a successful alternative.
- Flour - Both all-purpose (plain) flour and buckwheat flour (for a gluten-free option) have been tested and work well.
- Baking Powder - Helps provide a lighter texture.
Step-by-Step Instructions (with Images)
- Mix Quinoa with Corn - The hot quinoa will defrost corn quickly. This also helps cool the quinoa down to a temperature ready for the egg. If you're using fresh or canned corn, allow the quinoa to cool before adding the egg
- Add Egg, Spring Onion, Flour, and Baking Powder - Stir until fully combined.
- Option 1 Cooking Method - Fry until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
- Option 2 Cooking Method - Add tablespoons of mixture to tray and flatten to form fritters.
Cooking Tips and Tricks
- Frying
Be cautious when frying, as some sweetcorn kernels may pop.
The fritter mixture is packed with quinoa and corn, meaning there's more texture than batter holding it together. Drop a heaped tablespoon into the pan and gently flatten it with a spatula.
Cook for approximately 3 minutes before flipping. They should hold together well, but if they start to break apart, try adding a little more flour-start with 1 tablespoon at a time. - Baking
For more uniform, round fritters, use a round cookie cutter as a mold. Press the mixture into the cutter to shape before baking.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate - Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Freeze - Cool, then freeze on a baking tray. Once frozen, transfer to a container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat - Thaw overnight in the fridge and heat gently in a dry pan. (Also tasty cold!)
Recipe FAQs
These Sweetcorn and Quinoa Fritters are suitable for babies from 6 months+, as long as they are developmentally ready and have transitioned from purees or are following a baby-led weaning approach. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
These fritters contain egg, so ensure eggs have been safely introduced beforehand.
Corn can be a choking hazard for babies under 12 months. Consider chopping or pulsing the corn in a food processor to break it down slightly (but not smooth).
Use homemade or low-sodium stock to keep sodium levels down
For informational purposes only-each baby develops at their own pace. Make informed decisions for your child and consult a professional for personalised advice.
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Sweetcorn Quinoa Fritters
Ingredients
- 95g (½ cup) Quinoa
- 250ml (1 cup) Chicken Stock
- 360g (2½ cups) Frozen Sweetcorn
- 4 Spring Onions (Scallions / Green Onions), finely chopped
- 2 Eggs See notes for egg replacement
- 70g (½ cup) (½ cup) Flour Both all purpose/plain and buckwheat flour (for gluten free option) has been tested and work well.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
Frying Method
- 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 cooked quinoa then stir to combine. (This will defrost the sweetcorn and cool down the quinoa)
- Add the spring onion, 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.
Frying Method
- Fry the fritters on a medium heat for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Baking Method
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C (390°F ) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place heaped tablespoons of the batter on the lined baking tray, flatten them slightly, and bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
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Recipe Notes
- make them a heaped tablespoon in size and flatten when in the pan.
- Allow cooking for approx 3 min before flipping.
Maria
Is this ok for a 9 month old baby? Just wondering about the corn kernels and choking. Thank you!
Amy
Corn can be a potential choking hazard for babies younger than 12 months old. You could pulse the corn in a food processor, not until it is smooth but just to break them down a bit. Thanks for highlighting this. I will edit the post for it to be clearer.
Krystal
We make these once a week now, the whole family eats them for dinner. We love them! We top with hummus, avo, poached eggs, and a fresh carrot and cucumber salad.
Amy
Sounds delicious, Krystal 🙂
Heidi
So easy! My daughter loved them!
Amy
Great! Thanks Heidi!
Anna
These were so tasty and my 9 month old loved them, too! I used half chicken broth with reduced sodium and half water to cook the quinoa and I sprinkled salt on top of the ones I ate!
Amy
Sounds perfect, Anna. So glad you both enjoyed these 🙂
Rianne
Do you think this would work if i pureed the corn? My little one does not like bits or mixed textures.
Amy
Hi Rianne, I can't say for sure, without trying, but I think it would work great. I have pureed peas in this fritter and it worked well.
Erin Rohlena
Just tried these tonight, and the whole family loved them! I have a 5 year old with special needs, and she's not great with silverware but wants to feed herself. I've been searching for veggie recipes that she can pick up and feed herself, and she gobbled these up!! She used to have a feeding tube and a ton of food and texture aversions, so watching her eat these was a huge testament to how far she's come. Will . be trying more of your recipes now!
Amy
Hi Erin, this has made my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that these were a success with your family. I do hope you find some more recipes to love 🙂
Monique M
Wow, these are delicious, I'm going to have to stop myself eating them all before the kids come home from school!
Amy
Ha ha! Hope they got one in the end! So glad you liked them!
Claire
Great recipe, thank you 🙂
Amy
Thanks Claire, so happy you liked them 🙂
Mirella H
I made these today for my 7.5 month old and they were a hit (also a hit with the adults!). Another great recipe!
Amy
Hi Mirella, Fab! So glad they were a hit all round 🙂
Lauren
Hi there. I couldn’t for the life of me get these to stick together. Any suggestions as to how to get them to form? Thank you!
Amy
Hi Lauren, did you watch the video? How did the mixture compare to mine? You could try blending some of the mixture to make more of a batter?
Lauren
I’m going to try them again tomorrow and will watch the video first 🙂 Last time I ended up adding more flour to get them to form.
Rebecca
I’ve just discovered your site and these fritters were the second recipe I’ve made (my son inhaled lots of the tuna and potato cakes last night)! I’m looking forward to working my way through! My son isn’t an overly fussy eater but he loves your recipes and I’m happy to have found a bunch of recipes that are healthy and that he will enjoy eating. Thanks!!!
Amy
Hi Rebecca. Thanks so much for your kind comment, comments like this really do make my day! I'm delighted that your son is enjoying the recipes and hopefully you have success with many more 🙂