Easy Corn Fritters

--Adopted Recipe-- Note: Cooking time allows for frying in several batches.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 16 fritters

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 (16 ounce) can  cream-style corn
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1  cup  corn oil
•  powdered sugar

Directions

1. Sift together dry ingredients.
2. Mix together corn and egg. Add dry ingredients. Stir slowly to blend well; do not overbeat.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil, one layer at a time. Fry about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Drain on absorbent paper, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.