Description
These Crispy Golden Corn Nuggets are a delightful snack or side dish featuring a crunchy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Perfect for parties or as a fun twist on traditional corn recipes.
Ingredients
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For the Nuggets:
- 1 cup whole kernel corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1/4 cup cream-style corn
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add egg and milk, mix until a thick batter forms.
- Fry the Nuggets: Heat oil, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can chill the batter for 30 minutes before frying to help the nuggets hold their shape better.
- Add chopped jalapeños or shredded cheese for a spicy or cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
