Description
Crispy golden corn nuggets combine Southern comfort with irresistible crunch. Creamy corn kernels and cornmeal create a delightful appetizer that quickly becomes a crowd-pleasing snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps (30 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a medium bowl until smoothly combined with no lumps visible.
- Liquid Integration: Blend milk and egg thoroughly in a separate container, creating a uniform liquid mixture that will bind the batter.
- Batter Formation: Pour wet ingredients into dry components, stirring consistently to create a homogeneous mixture without overmixing, which could compromise texture.
- Corn Incorporation: Gently fold corn kernels into the batter, partially mashing some to distribute throughout and enhance creamy consistency.
- Oil Heating: Warm oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350F, ensuring sufficient depth for complete nugget submersion during cooking process.
- Frying Technique: Drop batter portions using a spoon or small scoop into hot oil, working in controlled batches to maintain optimal temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Cooking and Draining: Fry nuggets for 3-4 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior, then transfer to paper towels to eliminate excess oil and preserve crispness.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate corn nuggets immediately, accompanying with complementary dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or ketchup for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Lumpy Batter: Sift dry ingredients and whisk thoroughly to eliminate flour clumps, ensuring a smooth, consistent mixture for better texture.
- Control Oil Temperature: Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain exact 350F, preventing soggy or burnt nuggets and achieving perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Mashing Technique: Partially crush some corn kernels while keeping others whole to create varied texture and enhance overall flavor complexity.
- Batch Cooking Strategy: Avoid overcrowding the fryer by cooking small quantities, which helps maintain consistent oil temperature and ensures even cooking for crispy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg