Fried Corn
This vegetarian builds frozen or canned corn kernels and msg into a fuss-free meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- If using frozen corn, thaw it fully, and if using canned corn, drain it well, then pat the kernels dry on paper towels so the coating will stick.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk to make an egg wash, and in a separate shallow dish whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and MSG.
- Heat the oil in a deep heavy pot or skillet to 350°F, using enough oil to submerge the corn.
- Working in batches, toss a handful of corn kernels in the egg wash, lift them out so excess drips off, then dredge them in the seasoned flour until lightly coated.
- Carefully lower the coated corn into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crisp, stirring gently to keep the clusters from sticking together.
- Remove the fried corn with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, then season with a little extra salt while hot and serve right away.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Large pot · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Fried Corn take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Fried Corn vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Fried Corn is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Corn dog 001.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.