Corn Nuggets

Cheesy Corn Nuggets are crispy on the outside with creamy, melted cheese and corn on the inside! Serve as a tasty appetizer or side dish.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings

Calories 327kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

Ingredients

Corn Nuggets

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 ¾ cup fresh sweet corn kernels or 15.25 oz can corn, drained
2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Breading

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs beaten
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
peanut oil for frying
½ teaspoon parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Corn Nuggets

Mix together the shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, corn, sugar, salt, onion powder, and black pepper.
Scoop the mixture and form it into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.

Breading

Put the flour into one bowl and the beaten eggs in a second bowl. In the third bowl, combine the cornmeal, plain bread crumbs, salt, onion powder, and black pepper.
Coat the balls with flour, then with the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the bread crumbs mixture.
Place the corn nuggets in a parchment-lined pan and place them in the freezer for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a deep fryer (or use a large pot with a thermometer) to 365˚F. Carefully fry several bites at once for 2 minutes, until golden brown. Since oil may splatter if the filling spills out, cover the fryer, wear long sleeves, and use oven mitts to protect your hands.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Video

Notes

One: Air Fryer

Working in batches, place several corn nuggets in the basket and coat them with olive oil. Cook at 375˚F in a preheated air fryer for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Two: Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months.

Three: Reheat

Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in the oven at 375˚F for 5-8 minutes.

*Nutrition facts were calculated using three tablespoons of oil since most of it wasn't absorbed. Your results may vary depending on your oil temperature, length of cooking time, and the fryer you use.

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