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A cooling rack with corn nuggets, a bowl of dipping sauce, a bowl of corn, three forks, a spoon, and salt and pepper shakers on a light surface.

Corn Nuggets

Chef Jenn
Corn Nuggets are crispy, golden bites made with sweet corn and a simple batter, fried to perfection and served hot with your favorite dipping sauce. They’re the ultimate crunchy snack or side—easy to make and even easier to love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine South American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • canola oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 12 oz yellow corn frozen, thawed and drained
  • barbecue sauce or Alabama white sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
  • Combine the wet mixture and corn into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  • Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, drop small portions of batter into the hot oil in batches.
  • Fry each batch for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
  • Transfer nuggets to the wire rack and sprinkle with salt while hot.
  • Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Don’t overmix the batter, just stir until the corn is mostly incorporated to keep the nuggets light and tender.
  • Use a cookie scoop for consistent nugget size and even cooking.
  • Try different dips like ranch, garlic aioli, sweet chili, or even sriracha mayo for a flavor twist.
  • You can also use fresh corn if it’s in season; just cut it straight off the cob.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nuggetCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 195IUCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword corn nuggets, crispy corn bites, fried corn fritters, Southern snacks
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