Corn Pancakes
These golden, fluffy corn pancakes strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making them an absolute crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- •1.5 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- •1 tbsp granulated sugar
- •2 tsp baking powder
- •0.5 tsp salt
- •1.5 cups fresh, frozen, or drained canned corn kernels (220g)
- •1 cup milk (240ml)
- •2 large eggs
- •3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
- •0.25 cup finely chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until well combined.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined and no large lumps of flour remain; do not overmix.
- 4
Fold in the corn kernels and chopped green onions until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 5
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat it with a little butter or oil.
- 6
Drop the batter onto the hot skillet using a 1/4-cup measure for each pancake, spreading it slightly if needed.
- 7
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set and slightly dry.
- 8
Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on the second side and cooked through.
- 9
Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
💡 Chef tips
- If using fresh corn on the cob, slice the kernels off raw for the best crunch and flavor, though thawed frozen corn works wonderfully year-round.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven on a wire rack while you finish cooking the rest of the batch.
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in a toaster or skillet.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished corn pancakes are wonderfully golden-brown on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside, with sweet bursts of juicy corn in every single bite.