Corn Fritters

Name: Corn Fritters
Yield: Makes 12 fritters
Ingredients: 4 ears, corn, kernels cut from cobs (3 cups); 3/8 teaspoon, Salt, divided; 1/4 cup, all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup finely minced, chives; 2 tablespoons grated, Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon, cornstarch; Pinch, cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon, black pepper; 1 , large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup, vegetable oil, for frying; 1 teaspoon, vegetable oil

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2017, America's Test Kitchen TV

In our quest for fritters with fresh corn flavor, crispy exteriors, and pillow-soft centers, we learned that less is more.

SERVESMakes 12 fritters

TIME55 minutes

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For the lightest corn fritters, we minimized the number of fillers we added. We processed some of the kernels to use as a thickener rather than more flour or cornmeal. This step also helped the fresh corn flavor shine through. Browning the ...

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