OLD SCHOOL CORN FRITTERS

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent for vegan options.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but vegetable oil is cheaper.

Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and salt.

Mix the dry ingredients together thoroughly.

Cut cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles a biscuit-like texture.

Add cream-style corn, eggs, and milk to the mixture, adjusting milk for desired consistency.

Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.

Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter gently.

Scoop batter into the deep fryer, ensuring not to overcrowd the oil.

Fry until golden brown, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Remove fritters and drain on a paper towel-lined pan.

Serve warm, optionally with syrup.

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