How to Make Crispy Fresh Corn Fritters with Crab and Chipotle Lime Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh, sweet corn in the summertime. And when you combine it with crispy, golden fritters and succulent crab meat, you've got a winning combination that's bound to impress your friends and family. This recipe for Crispy Fresh Corn Fritters with Crab and Chipotle Lime Dressing is the perfect way to make the most of peak-season corn while adding a gourmet twist to a classic favorite.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 large egg white
  • ¼ cup ice water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup self-rising flour
  • 2 ears fresh sweet white corn, kernels removed from cob
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 ½ cups flaked fresh Dungeness crab meat
  • 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 12 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 16 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk mayonnaise, chipotle powder, and lime juice together in a mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed for serving.
  • Whisk egg white, ice water, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until mixture is light and foamy, 1 or 2 minutes. Add cornstarch and flour; whisk together until thoroughly mixed. Batter should resemble a thin pancake batter. Stir in corn.
  • Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a seasoned cast iron skillet. Spoon about 2 large spoonfuls of batter into oil for each fritter. Do not crowd, cook in batches, if necessary. Fry until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Turn fritters carefully to avoid spattering the oil. Drain on paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Serve topped with fresh Dungeness crab and drizzle with the chipotle dressing. Serve with a wedge of lime.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 447mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 278mg