Jamaican Festival Fritters with Lime Aioli

Name: Jamaican Festival Fritters with Lime Aioli
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; Oil for frying; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Zest of 1 lime; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt to taste

A Taste of Carnival Crunch with a Zesty Twist

These sweet and savory Jamaican Festival Fritters promise a delightful crunch paired with a tangy lime aioli, perfect for a tropical snack any time of the day.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Fritters

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Oil for frying

For the Lime Aioli

1/2 cup mayonnaise

Zest of 1 lime

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt to taste

Preparation

Mixing the Fritter Batter

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add wet ingredients

Gradually add milk, vanilla, and melted butter while stirring until the batter is smooth.

Rest the batter

Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.

Preparing the Lime Aioli

Mix ingredients

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, and minced garlic.

Season to taste

Season with salt to taste.

Chill

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Process

Frying the Fritters

Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Ensure oil is hot before frying to avoid greasy fritters.

Draining the Fritters

Remove fritters from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serving the Aioli

Serve the varm fritters immediately with lime aioli on the side.

Plating & Serving