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Fried Corn and Onions

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:6/8/22
Updated:8/13/24
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Sautéed fried corn and onions that tastes like it came from the county fair! Ready in 10 minutes this a simple fresh side dish to serve with anything!

spoon stirring fried corn and onions

Fried Corn and Onions

This Fried Corn and Onions recipe takes me back to my county fair days! Maybe it’s the smell of the fresh corn with sautéed onions, or maybe it’s the crunch of the corn, but whatever it is I can’t get enough of it!

Made with fresh corn straight off the cob and sweet onions, this is for sure a taste of Summer! Whenever you can grab some fresh corn next, you need to try this recipe! It’s a simple side dish that tastes good next to practically anything!

Even though this is the best with fresh sweet corn, you can use canned corn or frozen corn if corn is out of season!

Looking for more fresh corn recipes? Try my Sweet Corn Soup, Crockpot Creamed Corn, Corn Pancakes and 5-Minute Mexican Corn Salad.

skillet filled with fried corn and onions with spoon in it.

Ingredients for Fried Corn and Onions

  • fresh corn on the cob (you can use canned corn or frozen corn if you don’t have fresh corn on hand)
  • onion, sweet variety is best but any yellow or white onion will do
  • garlic (you can add a little extra garlic if you’re a big garlic fan)
  • butter
  • salt and pepper to taste 
ingredients on white table.

How to Make Fresh Fried Corn on the Stove

The first step is to remove corn kernels from the ear of corn using a sharp knife. You can skip this step if you are using canned corn. 

corn cob that has had kernels cut off it, with knife laying close by.

Then grab a cutting board, and finally, chop your onion.

Next, add corn kernels, diced onion, garlic, and butter into a skillet. Cook until butter is melted and corn and onion are lightly browned.

Once your corn and onions are lightly browned, sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top to flavor.

skillet filled with fried corn and onions.

Serve and enjoy your fried corn!

Can I use canned or frozen corn?

I know corn isn’t always in season—canned or frozen corn is a great substitute! But if you can get your hands on some fresh ears of corn, that’s always best!

If you opt for canned corn, use (2) 15-ounce cans. Make sure to fully drain the corn before adding it to the pan. You don’t want any excess liquid added to the skillet. 

For frozen corn, use approximately 20 oz of frozen corn for this recipe. Boil the corn for a few minutes in water with 2 tablespoons of sugar—this will make it taste like sweet corn.

cans and frozen bags of corn.

How To Store Fried Corn

Store any leftovers in a storage container in the fridge. You can keep leftovers for up to 5 days. You can also make this ahead of time for a family bbq or meal prep!

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This Fried Corn and Onion recipe might be the best-tasting vegetable side dish I've ever had! If you love sauteed onions and corn, this is the perfect, simple side dish you can whip up in less than 10 minutes!
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County Fair Fried Corn and Onions

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Sautéed fried corn and onions that tastes like it came from the county fair! Ready in 10 minutes this a simple side dish to serve with anything!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Remove corn kernels from cob using a sharp knife.
  • Add corn, onion, garlic and butter into a skillet over medium high heat. Cook until butter is melted and corn and onion are lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper on top to flavor, and then serve.

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried corn
Vegetarian Summer
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  1. joan says

    August 13, 2024 at 1:38 pm

    I’m glad I tried this recipe, because I love all the ingredients. You never know unless you try .Thanks for sharing.

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