Corn And Jalapeno Fritters

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 (13 1/4 ounce) can creamed corn
• 1 cup corn kernel (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• vegetable oil, for frying
• coarse salt, for sprinkling

Recipe

• 1 combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
• 2 stir in the eggs, milk, creamed corn just until the flour mixture has all been moistened.
• 3 the mixture should be lumpy.
• 4 fold in corn, jalapeno, and cilantro.
• 5 heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over med-high heat; drop the corn batter by tablespoonfuls into the skillet and fry until brown on both sides.
• 6 the centers should feel firm when gently pressed, about 1 minute per side.
• 7 remove and drain on paper towels.
• 8 sprinkle fritters lightly with coarse salt immediately.
• 9 transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
• 10 repeat until all the batter has been used, adding more oil as needed.
• 11 serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.
• 12 *the fritters can be made and kept warm in a 200° oven for 30 minutes.