Description
Crispy, cheesy, and bursting with bold Mexican flavors, these Spicy Mexican Corn Bites are the perfect appetizer or snack. Made with sweet corn, spicy jalapeño, and melty cheese, they are fried to golden perfection. Serve them with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, finely diced
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lime juice
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cheddar cheese, cotija cheese, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, green onions, and jalapeño.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and lime juice.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F/175°C).
- Using a tablespoon, scoop small portions of batter and drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry each bite for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or a spicy dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra cheesiness, add more shredded cheddar.
Make it spicier by adding diced serrano peppers or extra cayenne.
Baking option: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Gluten-free version: Use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or air-fry for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: ~180 kcal per serving
