Corn - Fritters "Out of Season"

By Kwasome

**ATK: When fresh corn is out of season, frozen corn makes a fine substitute. Processing the frozen kernels in a food processor approximates the texture achieved by grating fresh corn.

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen corn kernels , thawed at room temperature for 15 minutes
• 1 large egg , beaten lightly
• 3 Tbs all-purpose flour
• 3 Tbs cornmeal
• 2 Tbs heavy cream
• 1 small shallot , minced
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup corn oil or vegetable oil, or more as needed

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1 Pulse the corn, egg, flour, cornmeal, cream, shallot, salt, and cayenne in the workbowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade until the mixture forms a thick batter with some whole kernels, about ten 1-second pulses.
2 Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Drop 6 heaping tablespoonfuls batter in pan. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer fritters to plate lined with paper towels. If necessary, add more oil to skillet and heat until shimmering; fry remaining batter. Serve fritters immediately.