Easy Corn Fritters

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp. white or black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1/4 cup scallions or green onions; finely chopped
• vegetable oil; enough to fill 1/4 inch of your skillet or frying pan
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1/4 cup whole or low-fat milk
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter; melted
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder