Corn And Ham Fritters

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Whisk together in a medium bowl: 1 ⅓ cups (165g) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika

2. Step 2.

   Whisk together in another medium bowl until well blended: 2 large egg yolks (whites reserved); ½ cup (120g) milk; ½ cup canned cream-style corn

3. Step 3.

   Whisk the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until barely blended, leaving the batter lumpy. Fold in: ¾ cup finely diced deli ham or ½ cup finely diced country ham; 2 tablespoons minced onion or green onion; 2 tablespoons minced parsley

4. Step 4.

   Beat until stiff but not dry: 2 large egg whites

5. Step 5.

   Fold the whites into the batter.

6. Step 6.

   Heat to 365°F in a deep-fryer, deep heavy pot, or Dutch oven: 3 inches vegetable oil or shortening

7. Step 7.

   Drop the batter by 3-tablespoon dollops, a few at a time, into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a rack or paper towels.