Fritters are so underrated in a lunchbox, but for us they are one of the best ways to get some extra veg into the lunchbox. Served hot or cold, you cant lose with a fritter, pack them with veggies and you’re onto a sure fire winner.

The key to lunch box fritters is to make them smaller than you would for an entree or side dish because you really want them eaten.  The other key is freezing- you need to be able to freeze anything that is being lunchboxed, so it’s important that your fritters are able to be frozen and defrosted.

Here’s the list of some of the best fritters on Kidgredients and a lunchbox pic showing you how I put them in:

Sweet potato and apple fritters

Two veg gluten free fritters

Sweet potato and sweet corn fritters

Two cheese fritters

Brown rice fried rice fritters

But today’s fritters quite literally take the cake.  They are awesome as a side dish, vegetarian, gluten free and are dairy free too, so perfect even for those with allergies and intolerances.

Now, if you think you’re kids won’t go for them…Miss 5 ate 4 and Master 3 forever the fusspot ate them no problems- 3 of them!  That says to me they are completely kid friendly.

Sweetcorn fritters

Yield: 12 large, 24 small

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Delicious sweetcorn fritters that are perfect in the lunchbox. Lots of suggestions for other fritters perfect for the lunchbox. Also a brilliant side dish!

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Ingredients

• 4 full cobs of corn, remove kernels with a sharp knife (if you're using frozen kernels approx 300grams worth)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, use tamari for gluten free
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 a small red chilli, seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 a bunch of coriander, leaves only, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup rice flour, use plain if you like
• 2 eggs, lightly whisked
• 1/3 cup water
• olive oil for frying

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients except the water in bowl, mix together.
2. Add the water, mix well.
3. Leave to sit for 5 minutes.
4. In a frypan over medium heat heat the olive oil.
5. Add tablespoonfuls of the mixture to the frypan. If you're doing for lunchboxes use teaspoonfuls.
6. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
7. Drain on paper towel after frying and serve hot or cold.
8. Delish with sweet chilli sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 large, 24 small Serving Size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 253mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g

This nutrition information is generated using software. Please check with a nutritionist for any specific questions.