Description
Spicy Mexican corn bites are flavorful appetizers made with corn and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix corn, flour, cornmeal, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add cilantro, onion, egg, and milk. Stir until combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream.
- Can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spicy mexican corn bites, corn appetizers, mexican snacks