Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • Vegetable oil (such as canola, corn or rice bran)
  • ¾ cup (103 g) finely ground cornmeal
  • ½ cup (73 g) low FODMAP gluten-free all-purpose flour, (such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder; (use gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup (240 ml) lactose-free whole milk
  • 1 large egg, (at room temperature)
  • 2 fresh ears of corn, (shucked, kernels removed from cob)

Instruction

  • Position rack in middle of oven. Place a rimmed baking sheet pan in the oven.
  • Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C).
  • Fill a deep saucepan with enough vegetable oil to come to a 3-inch (7.5 cm) depth. Clip a deep-fat fry thermometer to the side and heat over medium heat while you make batter. You want to bring the oil to about 365°F (185°C).
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and a generous amount of pepper in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the milk and egg. Pour milk/egg mixture over the dry mixture and whisk together until a few floury streaks remain. Then add the corn kernels and finish whisking and blending the batter so that it is well mixed and everything is incorporated.
  • Lay several layers of paper towels on your work surface near the stove.
  • When the oil has come to temp, scoop up 3-tablespoon amounts of corn fritter batter (see headnote abovand drop it into the oil. You can do a few at a time; just don’t crowd the pan. You don’t want them to touch and you want the oil to stay between 360°F and 370°F (183°C to 187°C).
  • Fry for a few minutes, then use a slotted spoon to flip them over, if necessary. You want them to be golden brown on all sides. They will cook through in about 4 minutes total. (You can do one test one, first, if you want to make sure).
  • As they are done, transfer to paper towels to drain with a slotted spoon, then transfer to the oven to keep warm as you continue frying.
  • Serve immediately! You are in for a treat!