CORN FRITTERS PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER'S

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Provided by Timothy H.

Time 19m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups corn, drained
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper (6 twists)
2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup flour
4 egg whites, at room temperature
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

In a mixing boil combine corn kernels, sugar, salt, pepper and diced red pepper. Stir in egg yolks, one at a time. Fold in flour. In a clean bowl beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the batter. In a large cast iron skillet heat oil over medium heat; gently drop in heaping tablespoons of the batter to make around 12 fritters.
Fry fritters to golden brown turning to cook evenly; allow two minutes frying time for each side so that the fritters are puffed up and cooked through; using a slotted spoon transfer onto paper towel. Drain well and serve hot.
For breakfast dish arrange in a baking sheet and dust with confectioners sugar. Glaze under hot broiler for one to two minutes and serve at once with honey or maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 124.7, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.9