How to Make Corn Nuggets (Easy & Delicious!)
Whether you call them corn nuggets or corn fritters, this deep-fried, golden brown corn snack is one of our all-time favorites! In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make corn nuggets – it requires only a few basic ingredients and is so easy to make!
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A few years ago, I had corn nuggets for the first time ever at the Texas State Fair. I loved it so much that I decided to figure out how to make corn nuggets so I can enjoy them at home too!
What You Need to Make Corn Nuggets
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (use gluten-free all purpose flour if GF)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup milk (use plant-based milk if DF)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or substitute with more milk)
- 2 tbsp shortening, melted
- 2 cans corn, rinsed and drained
- oil, for frying
How to Make Corn Nuggets
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder until well-combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, heavy cream, and shortening. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and mix together with a rubber spatula. Fold in the drained corn kernels until just combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Using a deep fryer or a large pot, heat up the frying oil until it reaches 360°F. Once hot, use a scoop to spoon the corn batter into the oil. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and fry until the corn nuggets are golden brown.
- Transfer the corn fritters to a large plate or baking sheet lined with paper towel to remove excess grease. These corn nuggets are best served warm. ENJOY!
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How to Make Corn Nuggets (Easy & Delicious!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (use gluten-free all purpose flour if GF)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 2 medium eggs , beaten
- ¾ cup milk (use plant-based milk if DF)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or substitute with more milk)
- 2 tbsp shortening , melted
- 2 cans corn , rinsed and drained
- oil , for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder until well-combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, heavy cream, and shortening. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and mix together with a rubber spatula. Fold in the drained corn kernels until just combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Using a deep fryer or a large pot, heat up the frying oil until it reaches 360°F. Once hot, use a scoop to spoon the corn batter into the oil. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and fry until the corn nuggets are golden brown.
- Transfer the corn fritters to a large plate or baking sheet lined with paper towel to remove excess grease. These corn nuggets are best served warm. ENJOY!
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I dusted the with powdered sugar it was delicious great snak when you don’t have any idea of what you want
Could you use an air fryer?
Hi Marilyn! I’ve not tried making this in an air fryer, but don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to! I would generously spray it with olive oil/cooking oil to keep it extra crispy!
What a delicious snack. It was a hit!
My kids loved this. I will be making this again.
The corn nuggets turned out perfect!
It didn’t turn out with the cream center I was hoping for but it’s still good