Fiesta Fritters Recipes

FIESTA CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• 1. Make batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Set aside. Mix milk, egg and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients. Blend well.
• 2. Add chopped jalapenos (deveined and seeded), corn, and cheese to batter. Stir until just blended.
• 3. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry on each side until golden brown (about 1 minute per side). Drain on a paper towel.
• 4. Mix sour cream, chili powder and juice of one lime (optional). Dip Fiesta Corn Fritters into creamy sauce.

FIESTA FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, fold together potatoes, corn, black beans, eggs, green onions, taco seasoning, corn meal, salt and pepper until well combined.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Form fritter mixture into golf-ball sized fritters and set on lined baking sheet.
• Chill fritters in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, heat oil until hot enough for frying, about 375 degrees.
• Fry fritters in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 2 minutes each side), and drain on paper towels.
• Serve as a side dish, or with salsa as an appetizer.

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.