Corn Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. freshly cooked corn or drained, canned corn
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until light yellow.
Add the corn, flour, salt and pepper.
In another large, grease-free bowl, use an hand-held electric mixer set at medium-high speed and beat the egg whites until they just start to form stiff peaks when the beaters are lifted.
Using a rubber spatula, fold 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the corn mixture to lighten it.
Fold in the remaining egg whites.
Heat the oil to 375\u00b0 in a deep-fat fryer or a heavy saucepan.
Drop the batter from a measuring tablespoon into the oil.
Only cook 5 to 6 at a time, turning occasionally so that they brown evenly.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters to several layers of paper towels to drain.
Keep warm in a 250\u00b0 oven until ready to serve.
Makes 4 servings.