Corn Fritters
Corn fritters are crispy golden snacks made with tinned sweetcorn, stale bread, peppers and fresh parsley. The Thermomix grates the bread into fine crumbs and mixes the batter evenly in seconds, giving consistent results with minimal effort. Fried until crunchy outside and tender inside, they make an ideal starter, snack or side for family meals.
About this recipe
Corn fritters Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate crispy snack: golden parcels of tinned sweetcorn, peppers, onion and parsley held together by a batter of grated stale bread, bread flour and egg. Searching for easy recipes with your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one shows exactly why the TM7 shines. The machine grates the stale bread into fine crumbs in seconds, chops the aromatics uniformly, and mixes everything into an even batter without a single lump. Fritters are a fantastic quick weeknight dinner or party snack because they fry in minutes and appeal to children and adults alike. The sweetness of the corn contrasts beautifully with savoury garlic and fresh parsley, while the bread crumbs keep the interior tender and the sunflower oil delivers a satisfying crunch. Budget-friendly too, since stale bread that would otherwise be wasted becomes the heart of the batter. Serve with a dollop of sauce or a fresh salad for a light starter or hearty snack.
Preparation tips
- Drain the tinned sweetcorn thoroughly before adding it to the batter, as excess liquid makes the fritters soggy. Pat the corn dry with kitchen paper so the grated bread absorbs moisture evenly and the fritters fry up crisp.
- Fry the fritters in batches in hot sunflower oil rather than crowding the pan. Giving each fritter space ensures the edges turn deep golden and the peppers and onion cook through properly.
- The raw batter keeps well in the fridge for a day, making it ideal to prepare ahead for guests. Stir in a splash of sparkling water just before frying for an extra light, airy texture children especially love.
Recipe variations
- Make a spiced Mexican version by adding ground cumin, chilli flakes and a handful of grated cheese to the sweetcorn batter, serving the fritters with guacamole or soured cream for a festive party twist.
- For a gluten-free variation, replace the strong bread flour and stale bread with gluten-free breadcrumbs and a gluten-free flour blend; the sweetcorn, peppers and parsley keep the flavour completely intact.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Stale bread transforms into fine, even crumbs in the mixing bowl in roughly ten seconds with the TM7 grating function, wasting nothing
- Weigh the strong bread flour directly in the bowl with the built-in scale of the Thermomix, so the fritter batter is balanced every single time
- Garlic cloves, onions and peppers are chopped uniformly by the TM7, distributing their flavour through the sweetcorn without tearful hand cutting
- The Thermomix mixes egg, crumbs and sweetcorn into a lump-free batter within seconds, far quicker than manual stirring with a wooden spoon
- Fresh parsley is whisked evenly through the fritter mixture by the TM7 whipping action, so every fritter carries a touch of green herb freshness
Ingredients
- stale white bread
- garlic cloves
- onions
- red peppers
- fresh parsley
- tinned sweetcorn
- strong white bread flour
- fine sea salt
- medium egg
- sunflower oil