Homemade Crispy Corn Nuggets Recipe (Easy 20-minute snack!)

Enjoy the golden crunch and sweet taste of Homemade Crispy Corn Nuggets, an easy snack ready to elevate your cooking game in just 20 minutes.

Homemade Crispy Corn Nuggets Recipe (Easy 20-minute snack!)

Delight in the Crispy Corn Nuggets, a recipe that offers a crunchy twist to your snack favourites. Seamlessly blending fresh or canned corn with pantry staples, this recipe walks you through the easy steps to achieve golden, crispy perfection. Enjoy these mouth-watering morsels as a side dish, appetizer, or even a sweet treat by adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal fine (see note)
• 1 tablespoon white sugar (I used 1 tablespoon sugar and the nuggets are slightly sweet. You
• can add 2 more tablespoons of sugar if you’d like it to be sweeter)
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 ½ cups corn cornels frozen or fresh (make sure to thaw them completely if using frozen ones)
• vegetable oil for frying
• optional powdered sugar for dusting
• Recommended: Best Chili’s Baked Potato Soup Recipe [2022] (So Creamy!)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add 2 inches of oil to a deep fryer or medium saucepan. Preheat to 350˚F.
• Meanwhile, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl using a whisk.
• In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir in the eggs, milk, and melted butter. Whisk until combined.
• Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
• Fold in the corn, and mix until well combined using a spatula.
• When the oil is hot, scoop out 1 tablespoon of batter, and drop it into the oil. (You can use another spoon to help push the batter into the oil). Don’t overcrowd the pan and cook in batches.
• Fry for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking of the nuggets. Maintain a temperature of 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit in the oil.
• Transfer the corn nuggets to a paper towel-lined dish using a slotted spoon. Continue with the remaining batter.
• Serve warm with fried corn nuggets dipped in a dipping sauce or sweet corn nuggets dipped in syrup. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar. (Let the nuggets cool somewhat before eating so they don’t burn your mouth.)

Serving Suggestions

• Icing sugar
• Honey
• Maple syrup
• Spicy sauce,
• Ranch dressing,
• Barbecue sauce,
• Creamy honey mustard sauce

Tips and Tricks

• If using frozen corn kernels, ensure they're completely thawed before incorporating them into the batter, as this will ensure they're fully cooked inside.
• Maintain a consistent oil temperature between 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is too hot, the nuggets may burn on the outside before they are fully cooked inside.
• If you're using pre-made frozen corn nuggets, they can be air-fried for 10-15 minutes at 400°F. You can also freeze the homemade nuggets you've prepared, and air fry them straight from the freezer when you're ready.

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Homemade Crispy Corn Nuggets Recipe (Easy 20-minute snack!)

Yield: 24 nuggets

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Enjoy the golden crunch and sweet taste of Homemade Crispy Corn Nuggets, an easy snack ready to elevate your cooking game in just 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal fine (see note)
• 1 tablespoon white sugar (I used 1 tablespoon sugar and the nuggets are slightly sweet. You
• can add 2 more tablespoons of sugar if you’d like it to be sweeter)
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 ½ cups corn cornels frozen or fresh (make sure to thaw them completely if using frozen ones)
• vegetable oil for frying
• optional powdered sugar for dusting
• Recommended: Best Chili’s Baked Potato Soup Recipe [2022] (So Creamy!)

Instructions

1. Add 2 inches of oil to a deep fryer or medium saucepan. Preheat to 350˚F.
2. Meanwhile, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl using a whisk.
3. In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir in the eggs, milk, and melted butter. Whisk until combined.
4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
5. Fold in the corn, and mix until well combined using a spatula.
6. When the oil is hot, scoop out 1 tablespoon of batter, and drop it into the oil. (You can use another spoon to help push the batter into the oil). Don’t overcrowd the pan and cook in batches.
7. Fry for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking of the nuggets. Maintain a temperature of 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit in the oil.
8. Transfer the corn nuggets to a paper towel-lined dish using a slotted spoon. Continue with the remaining batter.
9. Serve warm with fried corn nuggets dipped in a dipping sauce or sweet corn nuggets dipped in syrup. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar. (Let the nuggets cool somewhat before eating so they don’t burn your mouth.)

Notes

• If using frozen corn kernels, ensure they're completely thawed before incorporating them into the batter, as this will ensure they're fully cooked inside.

• Maintain a consistent oil temperature between 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is too hot, the nuggets may burn on the outside before they are fully cooked inside.
• If you're using pre-made frozen corn nuggets, they can be air-fried for 10-15 minutes at 400°F. You can also freeze the homemade nuggets you've prepared, and air fry them straight from the freezer when you're ready.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 nuggets Serving Size: 24 nuggets
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 49Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 100mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g