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Crispy corn nuggets served as a savory snack, golden and inviting on a plate.

Corn Nuggets

Delicious, crispy corn nuggets that are perfect for snack time or as a side dish. Easy to prepare, these nuggets are made with sweet corn, flour, and simple ingredients for a light and fluffy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 nuggets
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can 15 oz can corn, drained well You can also use 1 and 3/4 cups frozen or fresh corn.
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) Use if corn is not sweet.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Do not skip the salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1/3 cup milk or buttermilk Add more if needed for consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and dry the corn. Set it aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the egg and milk. Stir until you have a thick batter. Fold in the corn.
  4. Heat about 1 to 1 and 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Scoop small spoonfuls of batter into the oil. Do not make them huge or the centers take longer.
  2. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
  3. Move to a rack or paper towels. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt while hot.

Notes

For best results, dry the corn thoroughly, let the batter rest before frying, and do not overcrowd the pan. Serve with various dips such as honey butter, spicy ranch, or ketchup for kids. Can be made gluten-free with a suitable flour substitute and added flavors such as cheese or jalapenos can be mixed into the batter.