How to Make Corn Fritters

Use fresh corn cut off the cob to make these corn fritters. My grandmother taught me to slice the corn off with a knife, then use the back of the knife to scrape out the “milk”. Watch the video for their tips on how to do this- probably easier than granny’s method, and complete instructions on the fritters.

Corn Fritters

• 2 ears of corn, corn cut off
• 2 more ears of corn, corn  grated off and stripped (see video)
• 3 T corn meal
• 3 T all purpose flour
• 2 T heavy cream
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 egg
• pinch cayenne pepper
• fresh shallot, minced
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Mix together all the ingredients except the oil. Heat the oil and drop rounded tablespoons of corn mixture into the oil. Fry for 1 minute, then turn and fry for 1 minute on the other side or until brown. Remove to a paper towel to drain. Serve as a side dish or appetizer.

This video by Cook’s Illustrated shows you how to make corn fritters.