Delicious Crispy Fresh Corn Fritters with Succulent Crab and Spicy Chipotle Lime Dressing

These crispy and flavorful corn fritters, loaded with sweet corn kernels and delicate crab meat, are a perfect summer treat. Served with a tangy and zesty chipotle lime dressing, these fritters are sure to impress your guests. Enjoy them as an appetizer or a light meal and savor the burst of flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 8 ounces lump crab meat
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and egg.
3. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
4. Fold in the corn kernels, green onions, and crab meat.
5. In a deep skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the fritter batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
7. Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle pepper, honey, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
10. Serve the crispy corn fritters with the chipotle lime dressing on the side for dipping or drizzle it over the fritters.
11. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
12. Enjoy the crispy-fresh corn fritters with crab and chipotle lime dressing!

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