Name: Corn Oysters Are the Retro Summer Dish You Need to Make
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 4 medium ears fresh sweet corn; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup neutral oil, plus more as needed; Flaky salt, for serving

Corn Oysters Are the Retro Summer Dish You Need to Make

Corn oysters are bite-sized fried corn fritters named for their oyster-like shape. This recipe is bursting with sweet corn flavor and is a perfect appetizer or light main to serve during peak corn season.

35 min total 15 min prep 20 min cook 9 140 cal

Instructions

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1 Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and transfer the kernels to a large bowl. (You should have about 2 1/2 cups corn kernels.) Working over the bowl, run the back of your knife along the cobs to release any remaining corn pulp and milk.
2 Stir in the scallions, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
3 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Working in batches, use a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop or two small spoons to drop the batter into small mounds in the oil (you should be able to fit about 12 fritters in a 12-inch skillet). Cook, flipping occasionally, until the fritters are browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer the corn oysters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat frying with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed if it becomes dry.
4 Transfer the corn oysters to a platter, sprinkle them with flaky salt, and serve. Corn oysters are best eaten fresh (within 1 hour of cooking) for maximum crispiness, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or in an air fryer to re-crisp as best as possible. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!