SERVES: 5 | METHOD: Fried | FOOD: Appetizer | Sides

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) package bacon (cooked and chopped)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 5/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 egg yolks
• oil for frying (peanut oil recommended)
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat fryer to 350°F.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir well with a whisk.
3. In another bowl, combine egg yolks, corn, milk, and hot sauce; stir with a whisk until smooth.
4. Combine flour mixture, egg mixture, and bacon; stir well.
5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a whisk until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter.
6. Spoon batter by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil.
7. Fry 4 to 5 fritters at a time for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden, turning once.
8. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

This Corn and Bacon Fritters is best cooked using Masterbuilt Grills.