Corn Fritters with Tomato Avocado Salsa
These easy corn fritters are the ultimate summer meal! Packed with fresh corn kernels and green onion, and topped with a delicious tomato avocado salsa, they are hard to resist. Dairy free and vegetarian.
Corn, corn and more corn! I canβt get enough.
And I have one more recipe for you next week with this delicious vegetable β¦ and it involves pizza. Get pumped.
But letβs first get excited for these corn fritters with tomato avocado salsa. Because it would be a shame to just blow over these and move right along to the pizza. Even though we all love pizza.
So. Corn fritters. This meal has made an appearance at our table quite a number of times this summer.
Itβs easy, uses such great seasonal produce and well, obviously itβs delicious or I wouldnβt be sharing with you.
About These Healthy Corn Fritters
The batter for the fritters is pretty simple, packed with fresh corn kernels and a bit of green onions to give it a little more savory flavor.
And the salsa, while nothing extravagant, is just the right topping to compliment the corn base. Tomatoes, cucumber, creamy dreamy avocado. You just canβt go wrong.
And then guess what weβll drizzle over the top?
Are you surprised that I used balsamic glaze again? I didnβt think so. Itβs just so pretty and adds the perfect finishing touch β¦ both in looks and taste.
Make a batch this weekend and enjoy!
Additional Fresh Corn Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Dairy Free Corn Chowder
- Zucchini Fritters with Tomato Corn Salsa
- Zucchini and Corn Orzo Salad
- Blueberry Corn Salsa
- Zucchini and Corn Tacos
- Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
- Fresh Corn Enchiladas
- Fresh Corn and Zucchini Pizza
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.

Corn Fritters with Tomato Avocado Salsa
These easy corn fritters are the ultimate summer meal! Packed with fresh corn kernels and green onion, and topped with a delicious tomato avocado salsa, they are hard to resist. Dairy free and vegetarian.Β
Ingredients
For the fritters:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ΒΎ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Β½ teaspoons baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ΒΎ cup milk of choice*
- 1 Β½ cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears corn)
- ΒΌ cup thinly sliced green onions
- ΒΌ cup olive oil, divided
For the salsa:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- ΒΌ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- juice of Β½ a lemon
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
To make the fritters:
- Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add in the egg, milk, corn kernels and green onions and mix until combined and a nice and thick batter forms.
- Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. When hot, scoop about ¼ cup of the batter (I use my muffin-sized dough scoop) and drop into the pan (dropping in as many scoops as will fit). Use a spatula to flatten the tops slightly. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and place on a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining batter (I get about 9 patties in total and do half in each batch in the skillet).
To make the salsa:
- In a medium bowl, add the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, green onions, olive oil, salt and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Spoon some of the salsa over a corn fritter and drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
*To keep these dairy free - be sure to use a dairy free milk.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 465Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 544mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 8gSugar: 11gProtein: 10g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professionalβs advice.
I’ve never made fritters before but, I am more than happy to give it a try, these look fab!
We are big corn fritter fans in our house so this recipe will go down a treat. Great with the salsa and glaze – thanks Ashley!
You know I’ve never cooked with balsamic glaze, seeing how versatile it is I seriously need to reconsider. I mean, I love it, so why not? π
I love love love corn and these fritters look fabulous!! π
I love Corn fritters… Love the salsa and the balsamic glaze is amazing.. Looks absolutely delicious.. π
I love how you elevated such a classic sort of homey dish with balsamic glaze.. and avocado literally makes EVERYTHING better. These look totally delicious! Great way to use up some killer summer corn
Avocado does make everything better!
Gahhh! I LOVE corn fritters in the summertime! Triple that amount of love if it’s covered in an awesome avocado salsa! I SO can’t wait to try these, Ashley! π
I’m completely addicted to balsamic vinegar so I UNDERSTAND. But I’m letting myself believe it’s a healthy addiction haha. These fritters look amazing – clearly we are again on the same wave length since I used corn today in a recipe and have one planned for tomorrow! Who could disagree with this combination though?! Pinning :).
haha It’s totally a healthy addiction! (coming from the girl who can’t stop using it…lol)
I need these! Definitely picking up corn at the market tomorrow. The salsa and balsamic glaze sound so perfect together, Ashley! Yum!
The best thing about this recipe (other than the sheer deliciousness of it) it that I have more of these ingredients either growing in my garden right now or they’re super cheap at the local grocery store! I save when I can, right!! So excited about using my green onions, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in one recipe. But can I be honest, I have never made or even eaten a fritter before =) Time to try something new.
We made corn fritters for the first time last week. They were heavenly! Yours look so thick and fluffy. Perfect! I can’t wait to try them!
You have some fantastic corn recipes, Ashley. These fritters look mouthwatering paired with tomato avocado salsa.
Have a lovely weekend!
Angie
These corn fritters look absolutely perfect Ashley! Love how thick and perfectly formed they are. I could eat corn every day of the summer!
Please never take away the balsamic glaze!! There is a reason why it makes everything taste amazing! I also love that you are using so much corn, it really is one of the best summer ingredients! I want t shove a few of these fritters in my mouth right now! Have an awesome weekend π
ooh love corn fritters! can’t remember the last time i made some.. they look delicious with that salsa!
Haha I see nothing wrong with all that glazing going in – it’s so addictive and I love that you added them to these fritters π We can’t get enough of fresh corn right now so keep ’em coming. Love that you topped them with this avocado and tomato salsa – it looks amazing! Yay, so so pumped for the pizza recipe you have and that it’s the weekend – happy happy friday π
Happy happy friday to you too!
AAaaargh! I love these! They are just the right amount of ‘fancy’ and ‘simple’. There’s a little bit of zing in there from the balsamic but you haven’t overwhelmed the corn fritters with too much complexity (do I sound like a Masterchef judge there? Oops!)
Anyway, love them and pinning onto my appetizers board!
Bahaha you could be on tv! Thanks Helen!
I don’t blame you one bit! That balsamic drizzle is just irresistible. And so are fritters! This is such a great way to take advantage of the seasonal summer produce while it lasts. Love!
This sounds wonderful and I’m going to make it tonight. I have a question tho’: I’ve looked all over your website and I can’t find your version of balsamic glaze; where is it? You reference it frequently so you might consider putting the recipe on your homepage. In the meantime, I’ll use my own version which should work. π
Hi Paula! You’re completely right! I don’t think I’ve ever realized that before! Next time I make a batch I’ll have to write it down so I can share! Especially with the amount that I reference to it π Hope you enjoy the fritters!
These look awesome, Ashley! I have been looking for some other ways to use cornmeal, so these sound perfect!
You know I love me a corn fritter! I swear, we are foodie twins!!! π Love love this version Ashley, they are PERFECT!
Oh my gosh I know! This week has been ridiculous – so on the same page! π
I am with you I drizzle everything with balsamic glaze its so good I love it. These fritters look really good and would certainly go down very well on my plate π
Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little balsamic! lol It does make for a nice finishing touch.
And keep the corn recipes comin’! I’m just as obsessed as you are, especially when it involves avocado salsa. Deelish.
Mmmm fritters…the perfect way to eat savoury pancakes for dinner. I love this easy meal, especially that salsa on top. And keep on glazing, girl!!
I want more and more corn — bring it on! Fritters are one of my favorite ways to enjoy corn, and this looks delicious with that fresh salsa and of course the infamous and necessary drizzle.
haha it is becoming infamous! Love that drizzle!
I lovelovelove fresh corn in the summers! We never get fancy with it, just eat it right off the cob. These corn fritters are such a fun way to use it though! And they look amazing, especially with that salsa and balsamic glaze! Perfect summer dish right there. π
I love this π
I can NEVER get enough corn!! I absolutely love it! These fritters look amazing Ashley!
I’ve been buying fresh corn for the past couple of weeks. It’s incredibly sweet! This fritters and salsa sound amazing! I would totally eat these for breakfast!
Have a great weekend Ashley!
They make an awesome breakfast π I reheat the fritters in the oven for a few minutes and they are good as new!
I love all of your corn recipes, Ashley! I buy as much fresh corn as I can in the summer, so delicious! These fritters sounds perfect to use up all of the corn that I buy, and that salsa sounds crazy good! Gorgeous pictures, too!
Thanks so much Gayle! Have an awesome weekend!
I can’t get enough corn either!! Loving this π
I also can’t get enough of the corn right now! So fresh. So crunchy. So sweet. So good! Love these fritters with the tomatoes and avocado. They look very fancy and I would be super happy to serve these to friends, sit back, and wait for the compliments. π
So good!! I’m glad I’m not alone in my crazy corn loving state of mind π