Jalapeno Popper Corn Fritters Food

CORN-JALAPEñO FRITTERS

Steps:

• Pulse 2 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a food processor to combine. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 thinly sliced scallion, and 1/2 finely chopped seeded jalapeño; pulse 2-3 times.
• Working in batches, cook heaping tablespoonfuls of batter until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side; season fritters with salt. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

CORN AND JALAPENO FRITTERS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
• Stir in the eggs, milk, creamed corn just until the flour mixture has all been moistened.
• The mixture should be lumpy.
• Fold in corn, jalapeno, and cilantro.
• Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over med-high heat; drop the corn batter by tablespoonfuls into the skillet and fry until brown on both sides.
• The centers should feel firm when gently pressed, about 1 minute per side.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle fritters lightly with coarse salt immediately.
• Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
• Repeat until all the batter has been used, adding more oil as needed.
• Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.
• *The fritters can be made and kept warm in a 200° oven for 30 minutes.

JALAPEñO POPPER CORN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, stir to combine corn, garlic, scallions, red onion, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons chili seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• To make the topping, in a small bowl, stir to combine 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup panko, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and olive oil.
• Spoon the corn mixture into the jalapeno halves and place on the prepared baking sheet. Top each jalapeno with the panko and cheese topping. Bake for 18-20 minutes until jalapeno is softened and topping is golden.
• To make the green goddess sauce:.
• Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
• Top each jalapeno with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chives and serve with the green goddess dipping sauce on the side.

JALAPEñO POPPER FRITTERS WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Transfer jalapeños to large baking sheet and roast, turning occasionally, until softened and blistered, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes. Wearing gloves, peel and seed jalapeños, then cut into large dice.
• In large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. In medium bowl whisk together buttermilk and egg. Whisk in dry ingredients, then fold in diced jalapeños and cream cheese.
• In heavy, 4-quart pot over moderate heat, heat 3 inches of oil until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches of 6 and returning oil to 350°F between batches, drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil and fry fritters, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and immediately sprinkle with salt.
• Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

JALAPENO POPPER MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Husk corn. Rub corn and jalapenos with 2 tablespoons canola oil. Grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until lightly charred on all sides, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat. When jalapenos are cool enough to handle, remove skin, seeds and membranes; chop finely. Set aside., Sprinkle corn with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add panko; cook and stir until starting to brown. Add paprika and oregano; cook until crumbs are toasted and fragrant., Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, crema, lime juice and remaining salt; spread over corn. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, jalapenos and chipotle pepper. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.