Kansas City Fritters With Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Kansas City Fritters With Fresh Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR SALSA; 3 tomatoes, skinned, seeded, diced; 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded, diced; 1/2 small onion, diced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional); FOR FRITTERS; 1 3/4 cups corn, frozen; 2 eggs, separated; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons milk; 1 small zucchini, grated; 2 slices bacon, diced (optional); 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

Servings: persons

FOR SALSA
3 tomatoes, skinned, seeded, diced
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
FOR FRITTERS
1 3/4 cups corn, frozen
2 eggs, separated
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons milk
1 small zucchini, grated
2 slices bacon, diced (optional)
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

1
FOR SALSA ~ Mix all the salsa ingredients together & season to taste.
2
Cover & chill until ready to serve.
3
FOR FRITTERS ~ Put corn in large mixing bowl, then add egg yolks & mix well.
4
Add flour & blend. When mixture thickens, gradually blend in milk.
5
Stir in zucchini, bacon (if using), scallions, cayenne pepper & seasoning, then set aside.
6
In small bowl, whisk together egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into corn batter mixture.
7
Heat oil in large frying pan, then place four large spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil.
8
Fry over moderate heat 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden.
9
Remove fritters from oil & drain on paper towels ~ Keep fritters warm in the oven while frying remaining 4 fritters.
10
Serve 2 fritters each, with a large spoonful of the chilled tomato salsa.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR SALSA, 3 tomatoes, skinned, seeded, diced, 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded, diced, 1/2 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Kansas City Fritters With Fresh Tomato Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kansas City Fritters With Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Variations & substitutions

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