Batter Fried Corn-on-the-Cob is my original creation – all mine. I promise. It is also the creation of many other people and that is why my dream bubble of being inducted into the Corn Cob Hall of Fame has burst.
Here is my story. My eyes opened wide at 2:00am on a Monday morning two weeks ago when the idea of Batter Fried Corn-on-the-Cob popped into my head. I sat straight up in bed, grabbed my computer and googled what I thought this recipe might be called. I could find nothing familiar on the Internet so knew this recipe would be my ticket to food blogging fame. I couldn’t wait to test it. I wriggled into my wrinkled clothes, brushed away my morning breath and pulled a Royals cap over my crazy bed-head hair. I faced east waiting for the sun to rise and dashed out the door to buy corn-on-the-cob the second the first slivers of light appeared.
Once home, I mixed together a batter, dipped in the corn, stuck it in the hot oil and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah started playing in my head! I was so excited – my idea worked perfectly, and tasted great! It didn’t taste healthy, but it did taste great. Wow!! I knew I had a winner. I emailed the Texas State Fair to ask when the 2014 Fried Foods Contest would be held, and had already envisioned how to frame and where to hang my blue ribbon. In my imaginings, I had it all – wealth, fame and one thing this food blogger lives to achieve – a recipe named in my honor. Susie Gall would be known as “The Corny” creator.
The second my husband stepped across the threshold and into the house for lunch I handed him a deep-fried cob-of-corn deliciousness. He loved it and said, “You have something here – this is fantastic.” I was giddy and I went wobbly in the knees. Then, yes then…my husband asked if I was sure it wasn’t on the Internet and decided to double check. Three seconds later, the rain down-poured on my Corny parade. Somehow, I missed all the photos and recipes of my original idea already splashed across the Internet.
I have experienced enough life to know blue skies follow every storm and, at the very least, I had photos and a fun recipe for my food blog.
Alas, my dream of food-blogging fame and wealth has been delayed but not destroyed. Next time I get recipe inspiration in the middle of the night, I will make sure I’m not still REM dreaming during the research phase.
Enjoy – maybe a couple of times a year! 🙂
Batter Fried Corn-on-the-Cob
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg - beaten slightly
- 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
- ¾ gallon vegetable oil for frying
- 6 ears of corn on the cob – left whole or cut in half horizontally
- 1/4 cup cornstarch for rolling corn in prior to frying - this helps the batter to stick
- 6 long or 12 halved wooden skewers that have been soaked in water overnight or at least 2 hours.
Instructions
- Before cooking, husk the corn, pull off the silk threads, and cut out any blemishes with a pointed knife. If preferred - cut the corn in-half horizontally.
- Place oil in a large Dutch Oven and heat to 375F. It is best to use a cooking thermometer.
- Combine corn meal, flour, salt, black pepper, sugar and baking powder in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Combine egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just enough to moisten the batter.
- The batter should be lumpy. Set it aside to rest 5-10 minutes while oil is heating.
- Stick the skewers at least half-way into each ear of corn.
- Place the cornstarch on a plate and roll each ear of corn in the cornstarch then tap off the excess.
- Pour the batter into a tall glass or jar - leave some room at the top so the batter won't overflow when corn is dipped into the batter. Refill the glass when needed.
- Hold the corn by the skewer and quickly dip in and out of the batter in the glass.
- The batter should hold well to the sides of the corn. If it seems a little too thick, wipe off excess batter with your finger, then add a little buttermilk to the remaining batter. If the batter seems too thin, add a little more cornmeal.
- Now - be very careful with this next step.*See notes.
- Carefully and while holding the end of the skewer, dip the batter-dipped corn in the hot oil.
- Turn the corn often until golden brown - approximately 2 minutes.
- Set on a cooling rack which has been placed over paper towels.
- Repeat until all corn is cooked.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Be especially careful when working with hot oil. Be sure to use a heavy-bottomed deep Dutch Oven or stove-top pan.
Watch the temperature and try to keep it between 350-375F while frying the corn.
Linda
So glad you provided this updated choice for Corn On The Cob. We love Corn On The Cob and can't wait to try this out. Thank you!Susie Gall
Thanks Linda. I know Mr. Sixth Sister and you will love this corn. Thanks for stopping by Simply Sated:-)Crystal | Apples & Sparkle
This is amazing!! It really seems like a truly original - never been though of recipe doesn't exist anymore. But this IS original and I say definitely go for that state fair blue ribbon with this, it has great wow factor! : )Susie Gall
Thank you Crystal! One thing I didn't mention in the post is the Texas State Fair emailed me to say their contest is not open to the public - only Texas State Fair Concessionaires - another burst bubble:-) I had visions of being invited to Good Morning America and Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Oh my goodness - it is such a funny story.Thanks so much for visiting Simply Sated and taking the time to comment. I visited your blog and am very impressed with your recipes, photos, posts & blog. I know I will be visiting often and look forward to your newsletters.Please come back soon, I will be posting recipes several times. Thanks again and have a terrific day.Melinda @Home.Made.Interest
Stopping by from Say G' Day Saturday link party. Wow, I have never seen this before or even thought to make this. What's better than corn on the cob, corn fried batter! Yum!Joanne T Ferguson
G'day! Thanks for sharing via our #SayGdayParty! Never heard of this! Interesting! Please make sure to come back, leaving comments on some people who also attended the party and of course we hope you are following us on Pinterest! Cheers! JoanneElise @frugalfarmwife.com
Wow, what a novel idea! It may not be original to the internet, but I'd certainly never heard of it!Cynthia Teal
I absolutely love fried corn on the cobb. There is a chain restaurant in Houston, TX, call Black Eyed Pea. They have been serving fried corn on the cobb for at least 25 years or more. The only reason I'm sure it has been that long is my oldest child will be 26 years old next month and I was eating at Black Eyed Pea a few years before she was born.Jyneane
Your fried corn looks delicious. My ex boyfriend's mother has been making these for her family for quite some time. They are extremely delicious. I really enjoy them.Mellie
Who cares that it may not be exactly original, you brought this unique idea to me (and many others I'm sure). And I appreciate you sharing this one too!! It was great, can't wait to see what else I find on your wonderful blog. Thank you for sharing, have a great day!Susie Gall
Hello Mellie and thank you for your sweet words. I hope you enjoy Simply Sated and I hope you enjoy Batter Fried Corn-on-the-Cob. It is delicious even though not a treat one should enjoy too often. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by .Nonarae
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You've captured this perfectly. Thanks for taking the time!