Fried Corn Nuggets

Fried Corn Nuggets

Easy to make and enjoy as a side dish or appetizer, these deep-fried sweet corn nuggets require simple ingredients and low effort.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
78 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix corn, cornmeal, flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until it forms a paste. If the mixture is runny, add equal amounts of flour and cornmeal to reach a paste-like consistency.
Step 3
Cover a sheet of waxed paper with a light dusting of flour. Place a tablespoon of the corn mixture on the waxed paper and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more flour to the wax paper as needed.
Step 4
Place batches of nuggets into the hot oil and fry until golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • oil for frying
  • 2 pounds frozen white shoepeg corn, thawed and drained
  • 4 cups yellow cornmeal, or more as needed
  • 2.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 cups enriched flour, or more as needed

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