These Corn Fritters are fried dough filled with pockets of sweet corn chunks. Every bite is a perfect balance of sweet corn and savory fried dough, a treat that's hard to resist!
Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to a medium bowl; whisk together to combine.
In a separate bowl, beat together the egg, milk, and melted shortening. Pour this into the flour mixture and stir.
Add the drained corn kernels to the bowl and mix together. Let the corn fritter batter sit for 30 minutes.
Add the oil to a large, heavy pot or deep fryer. Bring the oil to a temperature of 365°F (185°C).
Graba spoon and drop the batter into the oil by the spoonful. You should be able toget about 12 spoonfuls. Fry until golden brown, turning as needed so the sidesare all cooked as well.
Allow the fritters to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then serve and enjoy!
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STORE Corn Fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay good for up to 3 days. To FREEZE, simply place them in a freezer-safe bag or container, and they will keep for up to 2 months.To REHEAT, thaw (if frozen) and then warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until heated through.