This 15-minute fried corn recipe is a summer classic.

Versatility of summer corn aside, there’s something about fried corn that stands out in our books.

Simple and speedy, this classic Southern fried corn recipe is certainly worth the shuck.

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Learn how to make fried corn.

Plus, find out what ingredients are needed and suggested ways to serve it.

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What Is Southern Fried Corn?

Southern Living Southern Fried Corn ingredients

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This recipe starts with fresh, sweet corn, which is sauteed in butter and bacon drippings.

Ingredients for Fried Corn

This Southern fried corn recipe boasts a super-short ingredient list.

Ingredients

1/4cup(2 oz.)

Southern Fried Corn

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unsalted butter

1Tbsp.bacon drippings (optional)

1/2cupchopped yellow onion (from 1 medium [7 oz.]

Add onion; cook, stirring often, until onion begins to brown, about 3 minutes.

Add corn:

Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.

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Garnish with chives:

If desired, sprinkle with chives just before serving.

An optional garnish is chives.

Southern Living Southern Fried Corn adding the corn to the skillet

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Southern Living Southern Fried Corn sprinkling with chives before serving

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