Sweet Corn Deep Fry Food

FRIED CORN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Mix corn, cornmeal, flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until it forms a paste. If the mixture is runny, add equal amounts of flour and cornmeal to reach a paste-like consistency.
• Cover a sheet of waxed paper with a light dusting of flour. Place a tablespoon of the corn mixture on the waxed paper and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more flour to the wax paper as needed.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place batches of nuggets into the hot oil and fry until golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

PAN-FRIED SWEET CORN

Steps:

• Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cut kernels off corn cobs into the skillet with a knife. Scrape the cobs with the back of the knife to release corn "milk" and any remaining kernels into the pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fry until corn is hot and tender, about 10 minutes.

DEEP FRIED CORN MEAL STICKS (SORULLITOS DE MAIZ) WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and stir in sugar, butter, and salt until sugar has dissolved. Turn heat to low and whisk in 1 cup of cornmeal until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal to make a very thick, workable dough.
• Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease your hands well with 2 teaspoons of oil and scoop about 3 tablespoons of cornmeal dough; roll the dough into a ball, then shape into a 3-inch long stick about 1/2 inch wide. Repeat with remaining dough, oiling your hands as needed. Deep-fry the cornmeal sticks until golden brown, working in batches of 3 or 4 at a time. Drain fried cornmeal sticks on paper towels and keep warm.
• Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic salt in a bowl until well combined; serve cornmeal sticks with the sauce for dipping.

CORN ON THE COB-DEEP FRIED 3 VERSIONS

Steps:

• 1. Ponchito's # 1: Heat oil in deep fryer or kettle to 375^. Dip fresh ears of corn into hot oil for 3 minutes. It comes out slightly golden brown and caramelized. Serve with salt and pepper and a lime wedge.
• 2. Clark's # 2: Heat fryer to 375^ or about 4 inches in kettle. Clean corn, wash, pat dry, cut in 1/2, set aside. Combine eggs and buttermilk in a large bowl and beat with a whisk; add cornmeal. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together remaining dry ingredients and spread out in a shallow pan. Coat corn in buttermilk mixture, let excess drip back into bowl, make only 2 at a time then roll in flour mixture. Lower corn with tongs into hot oil. Fry 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or a brown paper bag.
• 3. County Fair # 3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl;except the panko, mix well. Dips ears into batter, roll in the panko. Fry in hot 375^ oil 2-3 minutes until lightly golden brown. Drain on paper bag. Garnish each corn piece with butter, mayonnaise and sprinkle with cheese and squeeze on the lime juice, and sprinkle with cayenne pepper ,if desired. Serve over bowl with mixture inside and brush on as needed.

SWEET CORN-DEEP FRY

Steps:

• Preheat oil in Cast Iron Dutch Oven to 350F at a depth of about 3" to 4".
• Shuck, wash, pat dry, cut in half, and set aside Corn on cob.
• Crack the eggs into medium bowl beat with a fork, mix in the buttermilk, then whisk in the cornmeal. If batter looks thin, stir in another few tablespoons of cornmeal. Set aside.
• In another bowl, mix together dry ingredients (white) flour, baking powder, seasoning and spread out on a plate.
• Oil at 375F, use tongs, coat a piece of corn in the buttermilk batter, shake off excess batter, then roll in the flour mixture on the plate.
• Lower a piece of corn into oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes.