Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters

Celebrate the arrival of fresh sweet corn by making a batch of light and delicate corn fritters. Serve drizzled with cane syrup or maple syrup for a breakfast treat or as a side dish with ham or ribs.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 3 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons cane syrup, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk flour and baking powder into a bowl and mix in corn kernels. Whisk egg yolks with cream in a small bowl and stir into the corn mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until fluffy and stiff peaks form in a separate bowl. Gently fold egg whites into the batter, retaining as much volume as possible.

Step 2

Pour vegetable oil into a deep heavy skillet to a depth of 3 inches. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Drop fritters into the hot oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain fritters on paper towels and serve drizzled with cane syrup.