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Crispy, golden- HOMEMADE Mexican corn bites arranged on a dark plate, drizzled with creamy sauce and sprinkled with cilantro. The corn is caramelized on the edges and served with lime wedges.

Mexican corn bites

All the creamy, tangy, and smoky flavor of classic Mexican corn bites corn — in crispy, mess-free bite-sized fritters. These Mexican Corn Bites are golden on the outside, soft and packed with corn inside, and always a party favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, Street Food
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Corn kernels - Fresh or frozen thawed and patted dry
  • ¾ cup All-purpose flour - Spoon and level
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder - Helps bites rise slightly
  • ½ teaspoon Salt -Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder - For mild spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Smoked paprika - Adds depth and smoky flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional but recommended
  • 2 large Eggs -Lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise - For creaminess
  • 2 tablespoon Sour cream - Adds tangy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice - Brightens the flavors
  • ½ cup Cotija cheese -Crumbled plus extra for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro - Chopped
  • 1 small Jalapeño - Finely diced optional for spice
  • Oil or butter - For frying
  • Lime wedges -For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick skillet or griddle (For frying corn bites evenly)
  • 1 Cookie scoop or spoon (For consistent portion sizes)
  • 1 Mixing Bowls (One for dry and one for wet ingredients)
  • 1 Spatula (For flipping without breaking)
  • 1 Paper towel-lined plate (For draining excess oil)

Method
 

  1. Drain and pat corn completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
  5. Stir in corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).

Nutrition

Serving: 1000gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

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