Description
Golden corn nuggets bring Southern comfort straight to your plate, offering crispy exterior and creamy interior. Homemade magic happens when sweet corn kernels mingle with savory batter, creating irresistible bite-sized treats you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (tsp) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (tsp) black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety batter by whisking flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a medium mixing vessel. Create a smooth base by gradually incorporating milk and egg, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Enhance the mixture’s texture by gently folding corn kernels throughout the batter. For an extra luxurious consistency, lightly crush a portion of the kernels before integrating them completely.
- Select a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet and heat oil to a precise 350F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying results.
- Utilize a small scoop or spoon to carefully release dollops of corn-infused batter into the sizzling oil. Maintain adequate spacing between nuggets to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Monitor the nuggets closely, rotating them periodically to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior. This process typically requires 3-4 minutes of attentive frying.
- Extract the crispy nuggets using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain onto absorbent paper towels. This step ensures a delightfully crunchy texture.
- Present the piping-hot corn nuggets immediately alongside complementary dipping sauces like tangy ranch, sweet honey mustard, or classic ketchup for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Maximize corn flavor by using fresh, sweet corn kernels during peak summer season for the most vibrant taste.
- Experiment with corn varieties like white, yellow, or even grilled corn to create unique flavor profiles in your nuggets.
- Keep batter consistency thick yet pourable, similar to pancake batter, to ensure crispy exterior and tender interior when frying.
- Drain excess oil thoroughly on paper towels or wire rack to maintain crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with cornmeal or gluten-free flour blend without compromising texture.
- Control oil temperature carefully between 350-375F to prevent burning and ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Prepare nuggets ahead and reheat in oven at 375F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness if making in advance.
- Add optional herbs like chopped chives or jalapeños to batter for extra flavor complexity and personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg