Crispy Corn and Black Bean Fritters with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Golden fritters made with masa and black beans, topped with a creamy avocado sauce for a satisfying vegetarian main. This Salvadoran-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs corn masa harina, black beans, cooked and mashed, red onion, finely diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Salvadoran cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup corn masa harina
1 cup black beans, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 medium avocado, ripe
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro for crema, chopped
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup corn masa harina, 1 cup mashed black beans, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix until cohesive, adding 1 tablespoon water if too dry.
Step 2: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering (350°F).
Step 3: Form the mixture into 8 patties (1/2 inch thick) and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: While fritters cook, mash 1 medium avocado with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.