This corn fritter recipe is simple to put together. Creamed corn, egg, and flour combine to make tasty lightly fried patties that area versatile side dish. Read on to learn how to make corn fritters.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated ''Corn Fritters''
This video from Cooks Illustrated reviews tips and techniques for storing, husking, and removing kernels from the cobs before it demonstrates how to prepare a recipe for corn fritters from fresh corn. The recipe they use requires 4 ears of corn, 2 of which have the kernels sliced off the cob, and 2 of which are grated.
Introduction
Corn fritters can be either deep fried or pan fried. The deep fried versions are large and puffed with a crispy outer layer, while the pan fried corn fritters are lighter, with a texture similar to pancakes. If you can make pancakes, you can make corn fritters.
Step 1: What You Need to Make Corn Fritters
Pan Fried Corn Fritters Ingredients
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Deep Fried Corn Fritters Ingredients
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Step 2: How to Make Corn Fritters
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Drop batter into skillet by tablespoon and fry until browned on the bottom.
- Turn the fritter over and continue cooking until underside is browned.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup, if desired.
Step 3: How to Make Deep Fried Corn Fritters
- Fill a cast iron skillet with oil deep enough that corn fritters will be covered.
- Heat oil to 375 F..
- Combine ingredients,
- Beat batter lightly.
- Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Remove from slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Corn Fritter Variations
- Add 1/4 cup crumbled bacon to the corn fritter batter.
- Add 1/4 cup green onion and 1/4 cup chopped red pepper to the corn fritter batter.
- Ass 1 tablespoon of sugar if a sweet fritter is desired.
