In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
Stir in the pancake mix until you get a smooth, spoonable batter — not too thick, not too runny.
Fold through the corn, cheese, bacon, onion and garlic powders.
Season to taste
Heat oil or butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes each side, until golden brown and puffed.
Keep warm on a paper-towel-lined plate while you finish the batch.
I like to serve three medium-sized fritters stacked on top of each other.
Top with the whipped sour cream and garnish with spring onions.