Corn Fritters with Pancake Mix

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Use humble pancake mix and sweet corn to make easy corn fritters. Mix everything up and fry until crisp and golden on the outside but still soft inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pancake mix
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • Canola oil

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the pancake mix, egg and milk just until moistened. Stir in the corn.
  2. In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

2 fritters : 228 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

These five-ingredient fritters are a thrifty way to enjoy a southern staple without having to leave home. —Megan Hamilton, Pineville, Missouri
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