Description
These crispy, golden corn nuggets are a Southern-style treat made from sweet corn and a light, fluffy batter, deep-fried to perfection. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.
Ingredients
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
½ cup whole milk
2 Tbsp salted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 (12-oz) package frozen yellow corn, thawed and drained (about 2⅓ cups)
Barbecue sauce or Alabama white sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a deep pot to 350°F and prepare a wire rack over a baking sheet for draining.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in the corn.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil in small batches. Fry for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Transfer nuggets to the wire rack and sprinkle with salt.
- Repeat frying with remaining batter and serve warm with desired dipping sauce.
Notes
- Add shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan) for extra richness.
- For spice, mix in cayenne or chopped jalapeño.
- Chopped green onions or herbs like cilantro add a fresh touch.
- Use gluten-free flour or fine cornmeal for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
