Batter Fried Corn-on-the-Cob

yellow cornmeal

all-purpose flour

kosher salt

black pepper

white sugar

baking powder

egg - beaten slightly

buttermilk

vegetable oil for frying

ears of corn on the cob – left whole or cut in half horizontally

cornstarch (for rolling corn in prior to frying) - this helps the batter to stick

long or 12 halved wooden skewers that have been soaked in water overnight or at least 2 hours.