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Use ham or bacon to flavor to these savory, deep-fried corn fritters. Serve the fritters with maple syrup, or leave the sugar out of the recipe for a savory fritter.Â
If you will be serving the fritters all at once, keep batches warm in a preheated 200 F oven for up to 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon (fried, drained, and finely chopped, or about 1/3 cup of diced ham)
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from a can, drained, or cooked fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup/5 ounces flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar (granulated)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup/4 ounces milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 inches of oil for frying in heavy skillet
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep heavy skillet or medium saucepan to 365Â F (185 C).
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While the oil is heating, prepare the batter.
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Combine the bacon or diced ham and the corn; set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk to blend.
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In a small bowl, whisk the milk with the egg. Pour into the dry mixture and stir until moistened. Stir in the bacon and corn mixture.
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Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop the the corn and bacon batter into the hot oil. Fry the fritters for about 5 to 6 at a time, removing to paper towels when golden brown.
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Let the oil return to 365Â F (185 C)Â and repeat until all of the fritters are fried.
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You'll have about 24 to 30 fritters.
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Serve with cane syrup, golden syrup, maple syrup, preserves, or simply dust with powdered sugar.
Related: Basic Corn Fritters, Spiced Apple Fritters​, Sweet Corn and Green Tomato Fritters​
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