This is a recipe that my Mom used to make for my Dad, and is now one that I make all summer long. There is very little flour in this recipe and instead whipped egg whites are used to bind the fritters together and create a very light and airy texture.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time6 minutesmins
Total Time16 minutesmins
Course: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Servings: 8fritters
Author: Every Last Bite
Ingredients
3cupscorn
1large egg separated plus 1 large egg white
1tbspgluten free flour (or arrowroot flour or all purpose flour)
1/4tspsalt
1/4tsppepper
3tbspavocado oil
Instructions
In a bowl mix corn, egg yolk, flour, salt and pepper
In another bowl whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry using a hand held mixer
Fold egg whites into corn mixture
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium high heat
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil ensuring there is minimum an inch of space between each
Cook until golden on the bottom ( approx 1 -2 minutes) and then turn over using a spatula and cook until golden on the other side
Serve immediately with a bit of butter, chopped scallions, salt and pepper on top