Beer Battered Corn Fritters with BBQ Ranch Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen corn, thawed (or fresh corn cut off the cob if it is in season)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup amber beer
• 2 cups canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup your favorite bottled ranch salad dressing