Not just another corn fritter – these are Bill Granger’s famous corn fritters! This really is restaurant quality food made in your own home. The flavour will knock your socks off!
Dedicated to Bill Granger who sadly passed on 25 December 2023, too young, aged just 54. Australia has lost one of its industry greats and he will be remembered.
Bill Granger’s Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa
I actually posted this right back when I first started RecipeTin Eats. Back then, I had hardly any readers and my photos weren’t so great. But patience isn’t my greatest virtue and I was so excited about starting a food blog that I couldn’t wait to share my favourite recipes.
Fast forward almost 2 years (2 years??? I’ve been doing this for 2 years??). My photography has somewhat improved. And I’m so blessed to have so many readers from all around this big wide world to share my recipes with.
I made these corn fritters on the Easter long weekend and as I was making the “mmmm” noises as I munched through my pile of fritters, it made me sad to think that so few people had seen the recipe because it was buried in the archives (with not-so-crash-hot-photos!).
So I decided to update the post, take fresh new photos and share this again!
There is a reason I have gone to the effort of reshooting and reposting this recipe – because they are very special corn fritters. These are Bill Granger’s corn fritters, from his popular bistro, arguably one of the best places for brunch in Sydney.
Bill’s corn fritters are unlike any other “out there” because the whole fritter truly tastes of corn, rather than just bursts of it whenever you bite into a corn kernel. This is because of the extra step (worth it!) of blending most of the corn with the batter – along with coriander (cilantro) which gives it another flavour boost. If you have a handheld stick, you can just do this in the mixing bowl (this is how I do it), otherwise you can use a food processor or blender.
PS To everyone who doesn’t like cutting corn off a cob because it goes everywhere, here’s my little tip: pop a ramekin in a large bowl, stand the corn on it and cut the kernels off. The bowl will catch the kernels that fly off the cob and the ramekin elevates the corn so it’s easy to slice all the way to the bottom. 🙂
PPS No laughing at my Baby Hands!
Truly, these fritters are incredible, whether you use fresh, frozen or canned corn. To be honest, I normally use frozen corn – it’s just irresistibly convenient – but as with anything made using fresh rather than canned vegetables, it really is extra special if you use corn off the cob.
The avocado salsa topping is a perfect accompaniment with these corn fritters. It’s juicy and creamy, and also adds a burst of freshness to this.
Whether for breakfast, brunch, lunch or as a starter, these fritters are sophisticated and super easy to make. There’s a reason Bill’s is famous for these – they are that good! -Nagi x
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Bill Grangers Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (~ 3 large corn cobs)
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2 large eggs (55 – 60g/2oz each)
- 1/4 cup cilantro/coriander leaves and some stems (lightly packed)
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt), or 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- Freshly ground Black pepper
- 1 cup plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Avocado Salsa
- 1 large (or 2 small) ripe avocado, stone removed and diced
- 1 1/2 tomatoes , seeded and diced (about 3/4 cup, diced)
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro , roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions scallions or red onion
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce , optional
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (1/2 tsp sea salt flakes)
- Freshly ground Black pepper
Instructions
- Turn on the oven to very low – just to keep the fritters warm.
- Place 2 cups of the corn kernels and the onion, eggs, coriander, salt and pepper in a bowl and whizz with a stick blender until most of the corn is pureed (but still lumpy, not completely smooth). You can also do this step in a blender or food processor.
- Stir through remaining corn, flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet/fry pan over a medium high heat.
- When the oil is hot, drop 2 heaped tablespoons of mixture per fritter into the pan and cook in batches for 1 1/2 minutes each side, or until golden.
- Transfer to a baking tray and keep warm in the oven while you are making the rest of the fritters.
- To serve, stack 3 corn fritters on each plate and top with avocado salsa and extra cilantro/coriander leaves if desired.
Avocado Salsa
- Combine all ingredients, toss very gently.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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Life of Dozer
RIP Bill Granger. Thank you for a lifetime of inspiration, showing the world how great Australian food is and changing the breakfast game. Your cookbook Bills Food is one of the first I bought for myself. It is filthy and well used and I still love it.
Chloe says
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My favourite Fritter recipe! Me and my husband make them in bulk, cook them and put them in the freezer so its easily available all the time. It’s flavorful and refreshing!
Nagi says
That’s so great to hear Chloe! I’m so happy to hear that! N x ❤️
Chloe says
My favourite Fritter recipe! Me and my husband make them in bulk, cook them and put them in the freezer so its easily available all the time. It’s flavorful and refreshing!
Helen says
How do you reheat after the freezer.? Could I reheat in the oven for a group of people?
Cass says
Hi Nagi! i found your site years ago because i was searching for this recipe… I’m a New Yorker who lived in Sydney for a few years a little more than 10 years ago. Anyhow, all your recipes i’ve tried have been total keepers! our turkey last thanksgiving was the best yet, and cinco de mayo this year was so good i’m doing it again this weekend for my 4 yr old’s bday. All these years and i only just made this recipe for the first time last night. bummer i didn’t do it sooner! it was great! So glad Bill’s breakfast led me to your site. thanks for all the great recipes that don’t compromise on flavor!!!
Nagi says
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Cass! Enjoy summer 🙂 So jealous – I’m looking out at thick dark clouds and am huddled up in ugg boots and trackies ❄️
John says
This one always comes out tops! Thx for the change about the flour Nagi. It makes the fritters nice and soft.
Nagi says
That’s wonderful to hear John! Thanks for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed this! N xx
Pauline says
Nagi, can the fritters be cooked earlier and reheated in the oven just before serving without drying out?
Nagi says
Hi Pauline! I think that will be fine, these fritters are very moist! N x
Pauline says
Thanks for the response 🙂
Kim says
These fritters were AMAZING!! I ended up making a big batch on Sunday and then cooking a fritter in the sandwich press in the morning (makes it nice and crispy!) and then serving it with a poached egg!!
Sarah says
I was wondering, if you’re using corn off the cob, do you cut the corn off without cooking it, or do you cook it in its husk in the oven first? Probably a silly question…but I don’t know which is best!
Nagi says
Hi Sarah! Nope, you don’t cook it at all, use it raw 🙂 Because it’s blitzed, it doesn’t need to be cooked beforehand!
John says
My wife asked me “What do you think?” I replied, “mbwerry goo”…. Couldn’t get these in fast enough! And some leftover for brekkie! Yum!
Nagi says
Love hearing that John! So glad you enjoyed this – N x ❤️
Annita says
Can the fritters be frozen once cooked and cooled?
Joan says
Thankyou for sharing this recipe, my family loved it! I agree with folding through the flour, it made the fritters so fluffy.
Only changes I’d make is adding spring onion to the mixture (hubby request) and only adding 1tbsp of lemon/lime juice to the salsa as we like our salsa less juicy.
Added chilli jam and sour cream in the side and it was delish! Thanks again 👍
Nagi says
I’m so pleased to hear that Joan! Thanks for sharing your feedback! N x 😊
John Gunning says
I made these for breakfast this morning as per your instructions. Might have added just a bit too much Coriander. I’ll definitely be making them again. Great stuff!
Nagi says
I’m so happy to hear that John! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this! N xx ❤️
V says
The best corn fritters I’ve ever cooked or tasted! I halfed the recipe because it was for breakfast. I used a single can of organic, no salt added corn which was a little more than the 1-1/2 cups called for: also subbed cornmeal for 1/3 of the required flour, added 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and was very generous with the cilantro. As per my usual, I used olive oil to fry in a cast iron skillet and they turned out perfectly.
Nagi says
WHOOT! That’s so terrific to hear V, thanks for letting me know! N xx
Steven says
These were absolutely delicious. I followed your recipe exactly. Wouldn’t be the same without the tomato/avocado salsa. Wow!!!
Nagi says
Whoot! Fantastic to hear you enjoyed it Steven! N x
Jenni says
Just made these for lunch, they were delicious! Didn’t have any coriander for the fritters so I substituted fresh mint from the garden, worked nicely. I served it with my own tomato salsa recipe to add a bit of fresh basil, chilli and lemon flavour (didn’t have avocadoes); then in a separate bowl I mixed some plain yoghurt with a grated garlic clove and some finely chopped mint. The three elements worked so well together – fritters, tomato salsa with a dollop of the yoghurt mix. Thanks for the great corn fritter recipe, best one I’ve tried!
Nagi says
I’m so pleased to hear that Jenni! Thank you for letting me know! N xx
Neal says
Hi prepared the recipe for breakfast for my large family this morning, served the fritters with soft poached eggs & hollandaise sauce, everyone confirmed they were delicious! Easy to make, using fresh ingredients, a perfect meal!
Nagi says
I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed this Neal! Thanks for letting me know – N xx ❤️
Phyllis says
I loved how quick and easy this is! And I absolutely loved the avocado salsa! So fresh and yum 🙂
Thanks Nagi!
Nagi says
Ooh! So pleased you enjoyed this Phyllis! Super famous recipe from Bill Granger, I love it!
Masey says
Hi Nagi,
Wondering if this could all be mixed up and left in the fridge until ready to cook. Or will the baking powder not do its thing?
Nagi says
Hi Masey! You got it right – baking powder gets activated once mixed up so it will lose it’s rising power. Best to cook ahead then reheat in a hot oven or better yet, cook quickly on the stove.
Nadine says
Hi Nagi,
Can i use buckwheat flour instead of plain flour for this recipe? I am after a gluten free option.
Nagi says
Hi Nadine! Yup, that should work just fine for this because flour isn’t the primary ingredient 🙂 N x
Mel says
I have tried some other recipes and they were amazing. I tried this one and my corn fritters came out very dry and too thick (too much batter per fritter). I forgot to sift the flour before measuring 1 cup for the recipe. Is that required in this recipe?
Also there is a typo in #3. It says STIR THOUGH.. I think i should be stir the.
Nagi says
Thanks for picking up the typo Mel! I’m sorry you thought they were dry, that’s really odd! I have definitely never had that problem. This recipe is a chef recipe and I really love it so much. The sifting would not have cause it to be dry. All I can think is that the corn kernels were a bit dried out? I wish I could have been there to see for myself!
John says
We used frozen corn kernels and the mix was too dry to put into a frypan, but adding 4-5 tabelspoons of water fixed that fine, and they were soooo yummy.
We had some with Sweet Chilli Sauce and they we scrumptious!!
Thx so much.
Nagi says
Hi John! Did you thaw the corn first? 🙂 N x
Sue Dalitz says
These are great and I am doing them again tonight as part of a Tapas meal for guests to break the “meatiness” (I also dislike coriander but I find a small amount from the tubes you can buy gives a more subtle taste.)
Nagi says
That’s wonderful Sue! I’m so glad you enjoyed these!!! (Tapas? I am impressed, I find tapas too much of an effort!!) 🙂