Corn Fritters

Corn fritters, hot and crispy fresh out of the fry pan, are always addictive, but never more so than when they are made with sweet summer corn cut from the cob. We get ours at Harris Farm in Dayton. The addition of cilantro gives them pretty green flecks as well as a bit of fresh herbaceous flavor. Serve them with maple syrup, if you like.


Crispy Corn Fritters with Fresh Cilantro

Ingredients

• Canola oil for deep-frying
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. fine sea salt
• 1 cup  whole milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
• 2 Tbs. minced yellow onion
• 2 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Pour oil to a depth of at least 3 inches  into a large, heavy saucepan, preferably cast iron, and heat over high heat to 350°F  on a deep-frying thermometer. Preheat an oven to 200°F Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and place near the stove.

2. While the oil is heating, in a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs and pour into the well in the flour mixture. Stir just until combined. Gently fold in the corn, onion and cilantro.

3. In batches to avoid crowding, add tablespoonfuls of the batter to the hot oil. Deep-fry the fritters until golden brown, turning once at the halfway point, about 3 minutes. Using a wire skimmer or a metal slotted spoon, transfer to the rack and keep warm in the oven while you fry the remaining fritters. Serve immediately. Makes about 24 fritters.