Description
These Jalapeño Corn Nuggets are the perfect combination of spicy and cheesy, with a crispy exterior that makes them irresistible. They are great as a party snack or appetizer and will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
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Corn Nuggets:
- 1 cup whole kernel corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1–2 jalapeños (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine corn, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into small balls and freeze.
- Bread the Nuggets: Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Roll each corn ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Nuggets: Heat vegetable oil, fry nuggets until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in or add cayenne pepper.
- Nuggets can be frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 nuggets
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
