Corn Fritters
Crisp, golden fritters filled with sweet corn and scallions, with a tender, lightly seasoned center.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Whisk the eggs and milk together in a medium bowl until uniform.
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Step 3
Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, then add the corn and scallions. Fold just until no dry flour remains.
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Step 4
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
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Step 6
Working in three batches, spoon four small mounds of batter into the skillet and flatten them slightly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden and cooked through.
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Step 7
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate and serve warm.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Avoid tasting raw batter. Cook each fritter until the center is set with no wet batter remaining, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw egg and flour in the uncooked batter
- hot oil during shallow-frying