Corn Nuggets recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsJefferson'sCorn Nuggets Recipe

Corn Nuggets Recipe

Inspired by Jefferson's
Time30m
Serves4

Lightly battered and served with a side of honey mustard

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Ingredients

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Corn Nuggets Ingredients

Method

Corn Nuggets Preparation

1

Prepare the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

2

Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Slowly add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

3

Incorporate Corn

Fold in the sweet corn kernels into the batter until evenly distributed.

4

Heat the Oil

In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

5

Fry the Nuggets

Using a spoon or small scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking.

6

Drain and Serve

Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with honey mustard on the side.

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