Corn and Bacon Fritters
by Masterbuilt
Ingredients
- Oil for frying (peanut recommended)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 (16-ounce) package bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 egg whites
Directions
- Preheat fryer to 350ยบ F.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir well with a whisk.
- In another bowl combine egg yolks, corn, milk, and hot sauce; stir with a whisk until smooth.
- Combine flour mixture, egg mixture, and bacon; stir well.
- In a clean bowl beat egg whites with a whisk until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter.
- Spoon batter by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil.
- Fry 4 to 5 fritters at a time for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden, turning once.
- Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
