Crispy Corn Nuggets Recipe
Golden, bite-sized nuggets filled with sweet, creamy corn and lightly fried to crispy perfection
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Ingredients
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For the Corn Mixture
For the Breading
For Frying
Method
Prepare the Corn Mixture
- 1
Blend the Corn
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels and cream cheese. Use a fork or a potato masher to blend them together until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- 2
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper into the corn mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 3
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the corn mixture for about 30 minutes to help it firm up.
Prepare the Breading
- 4
Setup Breading Station
In one shallow bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and milk. In a third shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Form and Fry the Nuggets
- 5
Shape the Nuggets
Once the corn mixture has chilled, take about a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into small nugget-sized balls.
- 6
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully place a few nuggets at a time into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the nuggets and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.