Corn Fritters

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

  1. 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.