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How to Make Corn Nuggets (Easy & Delicious!)

October 10, 2021

How to Make Corn Nuggets (Easy & Delicious!)This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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2 What You Need to Make Corn Nuggets
3 How to Make Corn Nuggets
4 Looking for More Easy Snacks Recipes?
5 How to Make Corn Nuggets (Easy & Delicious!)
5.1 Ingredients
5.2 Instructions
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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, corn fritter

How to Make Corn Nuggets

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder until well-combined.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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fried corn nuggets cut in half

How to Make Corn Nuggets (Easy & Delicious!)

DWELL by Michelle
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!
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Cooling Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 121 kcal

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!
Keyword afternoon snack, corn, easy snack recipes, easy snacks, game day snacks

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Comments

  1. Jess L says

    June 24, 2022 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious snack. It was a hit!

    Reply
  2. Chelsea says

    May 10, 2022 at 2:26 am

    5 stars
    My kids loved this. I will be making this again.

    Reply
  3. Kelly says

    January 8, 2022 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    The corn nuggets turned out perfect!

    Reply
  4. Savanna Bunton says

    December 26, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    4 stars
    It didn’t turn out with the cream center I was hoping for but it’s still good

    Reply

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