Recently, we went out to eat crabs from the Chesapeake Bay, a summer tradition that we love. We try to find time a couple of times during the summer to spend an afternoon picking crabs. This time we also ordered Corn Fritters, what a great accompaniment and fun to eat. After my weekend trip to the Farmers Market and fresh corn on the counter, you guessed it – I decided to make Corn Fritters. I found a fritter recipe in one of my moms books and decided to toss in some fresh corn which produces a natural sweetness. Oh so delicious and decadent – what a great summer treat!
Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh corn kernals
- 1 large egg, separated
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
- powdered sugar to dust fritters, if desired
Instructions
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Combine the corn, egg yolk, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Beat the egg white in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg white into the corn mixture. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet until hot but not smoking. Drop 1 tablespoons of batter per fritter into hot oil. Cook on one side, turn over until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm
IMPORTANT - the oil can splatter - keep children away from the hot oil and use a splatter screen when frying.