Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup milk, more to thin if necessary
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 cups (generous) corn kernels: fresh, frozen, or canned
3 tsp. chopped fresh chives
canola oil, for frying
powdered sugar (optional)
maple syrup (optional)

Directions:

  • Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  • Add eggs, milk, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir together to make a batter.
  • Add corn and chives to batter.
  • Fold together to combine.
  • Heat canola oil to 365°.
  • When oil is heated, drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) into the oil and cook, flipping to the other side, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve alone, with dipping sauces, or sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.