Mexican Corn Fritters
About 16 to 18 fritters
- Vegetable oil for frying*
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned green chiles, drained
Preheat oil in Presto® Electric Deep Fryer. If using an adjustable thermostat deep fryer, set at 375°.
Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in eggs, corn, pepper, onion, and chiles. Drop by level tablespoon into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
*Reference your deep fryer instruction folder for the amount of oil needed.
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