Description
Crispy and delicious corn nuggets made by frying a batter of sweet corn, flour, and seasonings. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these golden bites are easy to prepare and pair well with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Frying Oil
- 1 1/2 cups neutral oil (for frying)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 can light sweet corn (15 ounces), drained
Optional
- Preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil: In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the neutral oil until it reaches 350°F to ensure the nuggets fry evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Whisk dry: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended.
- Beat wet: In a separate bowl, beat together the large egg, low-fat milk, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fry nuggets: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in the drained sweet corn. Using a spoon, drop small mounds of the batter carefully into the hot oil. Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes or until the nuggets are golden brown, turning as needed for even cooking. Remove the nuggets and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cool and serve: Allow the corn nuggets to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them with your preferred dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 350°F for optimal frying results and crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pot while frying to prevent the oil temperature from dropping.
- Use paper towels to drain excess oil for a less greasy snack.
- These nuggets can be served with various dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, or spicy aioli.
- Leftover corn nuggets can be reheated in an air fryer or oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: corn nuggets, fried corn snack, crispy corn bites, appetizer, sweet corn nuggets
