Description
Spicy Mexican corn bites are a flavorful snack made with corn, spices, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix corn, flour, cornmeal, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add cilantro, onion, cheese, and egg. Stir until well combined.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Form small patties from the mixture and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Can be baked for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spicy mexican corn bites, corn snacks, vegetarian appetizers