Corn Fritters

Ingredients

• 3 cups oil for frying
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon shortening , melted
• 1 can whole kernel corn , 12 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients and heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat egg, milk, and melted shortening together in a small bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir in corn.

3. 3

   Working in batches, drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry until golden.

4. 4

   Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Serve and enjoy!