Description
These Jalapeño Corn Nuggets are the ultimate snack, combining the heat of jalapeños with sweet corn and cheesy goodness. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these nuggets are perfect for parties or as a tasty treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15.25 oz) sweet corn, drained (about 1½ cups kernels)
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and sugar.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter until fully combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the corn and jalapeños.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat until it reaches 350 °F (175 °C).
- Working in batches, drop 4–5 spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per batch, maintaining oil temperature.
- Remove nuggets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Batter (without corn and jalapeños) can be mixed and refrigerated up to 24 h in advance; stir before using.
- Oven-bake alternative: Preheat oven to 400 °F, place nuggets on parchment-lined baking sheet, bake 12–15 min, flipping halfway.
- Store cooled nuggets in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for crispiness.
- Freezing: Freeze shaped nuggets and bake or fry from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (per batch frying)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying (also oven-bake alternative)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nugget
- Calories: 87 kcal
- Sugar: not specified (likely minimal)
- Sodium: not specified
- Fat: not specified
- Saturated Fat: not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: not specified
- Trans Fat: not specified
- Carbohydrates: not specified
- Fiber: not specified
- Protein: not specified
- Cholesterol: not specified
