Corn Fritters

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• •1 /2 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal (2 1/2 ounces; 73 g)
• •1 /3 cup all-purpose flour (1 1/2 ounces; 43 g)
• •1 /3 cup cornstarch (1 1/2 ounces; 43 g)
• •1 c. à café baking powder
• •3 tasse fresh yellow corn kernels (about 18 ounces; 510 g; from 8 ears of corn), divided (see notes)
• •1 /4 medium yellow onion (2 ounces; 57 g), roughly chopped
• •1 large egg
• •1 c. à café Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; for table salt, use half as much by volume
• •Neutral oil, such as vegetable oil, for frying
• •Maple syrup, cane syrup, or honey, for serving, optional

Method

1. 1.In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, cornstarch, and baking powder until well combined; set aside.
2. 2.In the bowl of a food processor, place 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) corn, onion, egg, and salt. Process until a coarse puree forms, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
3. 3.Transfer pureed corn mixture to the large bowl with cornstarch mixture along with remaining 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) corn kernels, and fold until just combined.
4. 4.Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and line with paper towels; set aside. Fill a large Dutch oven with 1 1/2 inches of oil and heat over medium-high until oil registers 350°F (175°C) with an instant-read thermometer. Working in batches of about 8 at a time, drop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions of corn batter gently into oil. Fry, stirring and flipping fritters often, until golden brown all over, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or spider skimmer, transfer fritters to prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve immediately with maple syrup, cane syrup, or honey, if using.