Fresh Corn Fritters are fried until golden just like hush puppies. Perfect way to enjoy summer corn as a bite-sized appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 minutesminutes
Total Time 19 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
1cupfresh corn kernels
1green onion,sliced
1egg yolk
1/4cupmilk
2/3cupflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
pinch of red pepper flakes
1egg white,beaten until stiff peaks form
Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, stir together corn, green onions, egg yolk, and milk.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Stir into corn mixture.
Using a rubber spatula, fold egg whites into corn mixture until evenly mixed in.
Heat about 1-2 inches of Vegetable oil to 375 degrees in a cast iron pan or Dutch oven (or you can use a heavy-bottomed skillet).
Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes, flipping over halfway through cooking time. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately.