Traditional American Corn Fritters

How to Make Traditional American Corn Fritters at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet corn
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup green onions
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of sweet corn, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 cup of milk until well combined.

3. 3

   Pour the egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. 4

   Finely chop 1 cup of green onions and fold them into the batter.

5. 5

   Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).

6. 6

   Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

7. 7

   Fry the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

9. 9

   Serve the corn fritters warm, optionally with a side of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.