Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters

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(39)

Unbelievably light, these fritters are best with fresh sweet corn. Great for breakfast and with ham or ribs. Serve with maple syrup. Easy to make too! My husband loves these and anticipates corn season.

close up view of Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters with fresh herbs on a white platter
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob

  • 2 eggs, separated

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons cane syrup, or as desired (Optional)

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
24g Fat
30g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 210mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.