corn nuggets recipe
This recipe is for homemade corn nuggets, a tastier and healthier alternative to store-bought versions. It's easy to make - you just combine flour, baking powder, spices, corn, cheese, egg, and milk, then fry spoonfuls of the batter until golden brown. Enjoy these crispy nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup creamed or whole kernel corn drained (if using canned corn)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
- ⅓ cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in corn and cheese.
- Fry nuggets: Fry spoonfuls of batter in batches until golden brown.
- Heat oil: Heat oil in a pot to 350°F.
- Drain and serve: Drain nuggets on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.