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Cajun Corn Fritters

Created by KittenCal on November 12, 2011

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal (yellow)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 seasoned salt (or white salt)
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning, purchased or homemade, see my recipe ---http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/best-creolecajun-seasoning-mix
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup milk (may need a little more)
3 tablespoons lard (melted lard or melted shortening)
1 can (12 ounce) whole kernel corn (drained and coarsely chopped, use your food processor for chopping)
Oil, for frying

Step 1: Pour oil into a deep heavy skillet to about 1-1/2 inches or a little more, then heat over medium-high heat.
Step 2: In a bowl combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, seasoned salt, black pepper and Cajun seasoning.
Step 3: In another bowl whisk egg with milk and melted lard or shortening until smooth and combined; add to the flour mixture and mix until just blended adding in a little more milk if the mixture seems to dry.
Step 4: Mix in corn kernels.
Step 5: Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls into hot oil.
Step 6: Fry until golden turning once (watch closely these take very little time to brown).
Step 7: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a rack or paper towels.