Description
Golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these homemade Corn Nuggets are a crave-worthy snack or side! Packed with sweet corn and surrounded by a fluffy, lightly seasoned batter, they’re the perfect bite for dipping and sharing. #cornnuggets #friedappetizers #easycomfortfood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or substitute with additional milk)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or shortening
- 2 cans (15 oz each) sweet corn kernels, rinsed and drained
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
Combine wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, and melted butter.
- Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the corn kernels.
Chill the batter:
- Cover and refrigerate the batter for 1 hour to firm up.
Fry the nuggets:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 360°F (182°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of chilled batter into the hot oil using a scoop or spoon.
- Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown—about 3–4 minutes per batch.
Drain and serve:
- Remove nuggets with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in an oven or air fryer.
- Serving Suggestion: Pairs well with ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo.
- Tip: Keep oil temperature steady for even cooking and crisp texture.