This Avocado and Corn Fritter Tacos Recipe combines crispy fritters with fresh toppings, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. The fritters are made with ripe avocados and sweet corn, offering a delightful texture and flavor.
Perfect for lunch or dinner, these tacos are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or fresh herbs.
Crispy Avocado and Corn Fritter Tacos
These tacos feature golden-brown fritters made from mashed avocados and corn, served in soft tortillas. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Salsa, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Fritter Mixture: In a bowl, combine the mashed avocados, sweet corn, flour, cornmeal, green onions, baking powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the fritter mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a few fritters on each tortilla and top with salsa, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm, garnished with additional toppings as desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 300kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g