Step 1

In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Cut the kernels from the corn cobs. Add the corn kernels, bell pepper, scallions, flour, salt, and black pepper to the egg yolks and thoroughly mix to combine. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the egg whites.

Step 3

Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat on high. When the pan is hot, reduce heat to medium. Drop a heaping tablespoon of the batter into the skillet for each fritter, spacing them an inch apart. Cook until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the fritters and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the fritters to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter. Garnish with chives (if using). Serve immediately.

Step 5

Serving size: about 4 fritters