How long to cook frozen corn nuggets in Oven

Corn Nuggets 32oz pk
Our Corn Nuggets are nuggets filled with creamy, sweet corn. They are ready-to-cook! Great option for quick side or appetizer. Corn nuggets will be golden brown in color and crisp in bite when prepared. Whole corn kernels are visible in filling and exploding with sweet corn flavor and creamy texture.

Cooking Instructions : Preparation Type:
Deep Fryer Instructions: 350°F for 3 1/2 minutes. Conventional Oven Instructions: 425°F for 8 minutes. Convection Oven/ Air fryer Instructions: 375°F for 5 1/2 to 6 minutes.

Ingredients

Corn, Bleached Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Canola Oil), Water, Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour (Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Yellow Corn Flour, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Corn Starch, Sodium Alginate, Whey, Dextrose, Dried Egg, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Paprika and Annatto Extracts (Color), Dried Butter (Cream, Salt), Natural Flavors, Turmeric Extract (Color), Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin.

Mix corn, cornmeal, flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until it forms a paste. If the mixture is runny, add equal amounts of flour and cornmeal to reach a paste-like consistency.
Cover a sheet of waxed paper with a light dusting of flour. Place a tablespoon of the corn mixture on the waxed paper and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more flour to the wax paper as needed.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place batches of nuggets into the hot oil and fry until golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Cook's Note:

For baking: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Bake nuggets until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. You must flip after 5 minutes to achieve even baking on each side.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Theseeasy 20-minute corn nuggets are so good that you'll never want to go back to store-bought again! Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're crispy on the outside and perfectly moist on the inside. Serve them as a snack or side dish - either way, they're sure to be a hit!

Contents

⭐ Why this recipe works
🍽 Key Ingredients
🔪 How to make corn nuggets
💭 Cooking tips
📖 Recipe variations
🥗 What to serve with corn nuggets
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating
🍳 Related Recipes
👪 Serving size
📋 Recipe

⭐ Why this recipe works

Homemade corn nuggets are so easy to make for any level home cook!

All you need is a little bit of cornmeal, some flour, and some seasonings, and you're good to go. Just mix everything, form it into little nuggets, and fry them up.

These crunchy vegetarian nuggets are delicious and have a nice sweetness from the sugar and corn, while the eggs help bind everything together. The soft center is nice and moist from the shortening while providing a bit of richness.

The great thing about these corn nuggets is that you can customize the flavors. Make them spicy, savory, or even sweet. They're always a hit with family and friends, so make extra!

This recipe is very budget-friendly as it only calls for a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, corn is very affordable, so this is a great way to stretch your food budget. Serve them with dipping sauces or ketchup, and everyone will be happy.

Corn nuggets are perfect for parties or as an after-school snack for kids. They're bite-sized, easy to eat, and always a hit with kids and adults. Another great refreshing appetizer is my cucumber sandwich recipe.

🍽 Key Ingredients

Corn nuggets are easy to make using essential pantry ingredients. All you need is:

Corn: I use canned corn, but you use frozen, fresh, or creamed corn if you prefer, as it all tastes the same.

Flour: You'll want to use plain flour or all-purpose flour.

Eggs: The eggs help to bind everything together and make the nuggets nice and moist.

Oil: You'll need some oil for frying the nuggets. I prefer to use vegetable oil, but you can use any type of oil that you like.

Shortening: Shortening is a good choice with nuggets to give them moisture.

Cream and milk: For a creamier texture, use ⅔ milk and ⅓ cream, if you can. If you don't have cream, just use milk. Whole or semi-skimmed!

Sugar: The sugar helps to give the nuggets a nice sweetness.

Baking powder: This leavening agent helps the nuggets rise and become nice and fluffy.

Salt: Salt is a key ingredient in any recipe, and it helps to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.

Substitutions

This recipe is very forgiving, so feel free to make substitutions as needed.

Shortening

Butter is the perfect substitute for shortening.

Milk

You can use buttermilk in equal quantities if you don't have milk.

Flour

You can use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour.

🔪 How to make corn nuggets

Corn nuggets are so delicious and easy to make that you'll be wishing you made more after tasting them. They take 5 minutes to prepare, 1 hour to rest, and 15 minutes to fry!

Preparations

Step 1
Whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl until well combined.

Step 2
In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, heavy cream, and shortening.

Step 3
Now pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 4
Fold the drained corn kernels into the batter.

Quick tip: wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour for extra crispiness.

Cooking instructions

Step 5
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large deep skillet until it reaches 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius).

Step 6
Use an ice cream scoop to spoon the corn mixture into the oil. Cook for a minute or two until brown, then flip the nuggets to cook the other half until golden brown.

Step 7
Remove the golden brown corn nuggets from the hot oil onto a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess grease.

Step 8
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

💭 Cooking tips

No stick scoop

If you find the batter sticks to the spoon, dip it into the oil first before the corn mixture or use cooking spray, and it will slide right off into the hot oil.

Making big batches

If you're making a big batch of corn fritters, you'll need to cook in double or triple. To keep the cooked nuggets warm while the remaining corn mixture cooks, line a baking sheet and preheat an oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the corn nuggets on the lined baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven.

📖 Recipe variations

Corn nuggets are great for adding your favorite herbs and spices to the batter for a flavorful upgrade.

Cheesy corn nuggets

Make cheesy nuggets by adding ½ cup of shredded cheese to the corn batter. Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and Pepper jack are some great options.

Spicy corn nuggets

Give your nuggets a spicy kick by adding 1 chopped jalapeno and 1 teaspoon chili powder to the corn batter.

Herbed corn nuggets

If you have some fresh herbs on hand, these corn nuggets work well with chopped parsley, chives, and marjoram. 2 teaspoons is enough to give them a lovely herby flavor. Use half the amount if using dried herbs.

🥗 What to serve with corn nuggets

These corn nuggets are delicious, but they're also great with dipping sauces. Here are some of our favorites:

Apart from some delicious dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ, ranch dip, or spicy buffalo to dip those deep-fried corn nuggets into, they also go great served alongside some tasty lunch and dinner recipes.

Sloppy joes

This sloppy joes recipe is delicious, thick, and sweet - perfect for serving with crispy nuggets instead of fries.

Chicken strips

Chicken tempura strips are an excellent option for any tear-n-dip party - and these strips are made with a crunchy batter coating, and the chicken is basted in tempura to keep them succulently juicy in the middle. Serve them with a side of corn nuggets and your favorite dipping.

Instant pot hot wings

If you like your food spicy, then give these 15-minute crispy hot wings a try, cooked in the instant pot for a healthier option than fried wings. Corn nuggets and hot wings are a match made in heaven!

These corn nuggets pair fantastic with some refreshing summer cocktails.

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

What are corn nuggets?

Corn nuggets is a snack coming from the Southern United States as a variation of the popular corn fritter. While corn nuggets are typically deep-fried per this recipe instructions and it definitely taste crispier than corn fritters.

Why are my corn nuggets soggy?

If your nuggets are coming out soggy, likely, the oil isn't hot enough. To get that nice crispy coating, the nuggets need to be cooked in hot oil (360 degrees Fahrenheit/180 degrees Celcius).

Why do my corn fritters fall apart in the hot oil?

If your corn fritters are falling apart in the hot oil, the batter is likely too wet. Be sure to drain any excess liquid from the kernel corn before adding it to the batter, and be sure not to overmix the batter.

🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating

Leftover corn nuggets can be stored in the fridge or the freezer for eating later on!

Fridge - Transfer the leftover nuggets to an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer - Store the corn nuggets in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Reheating - The best way to reheat these corn nuggets is in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes (15 minutes for frozen corn nuggets). You could also reheat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through, but you won't get the crispy texture.

Other alternatives are fried in a hot skillet for 5 - 7 minutes with a drizzle of oil and also in the air fryer at 350F for 4 minutes until nice and crispy.

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👪 Serving size

This recipe yields about 24 corn nuggets, depending on the size of your scoop to make the nuggets. The recipe is easy to scale to cater for big parties or just for making a huge batch and freezing them for quick midweek meals.

Serve them as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce., appetizer, or side dish with the main course, and watch as everyone devours them in seconds! The crispy golden texture of corn nuggets is simply irresistible and easy to make!

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📋 Recipe

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs - beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon shortening
2 cans corn - rinsed and drained
oil for frying

Whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, heavy cream, and shortening.
Now pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Fold the drained corn kernels into the batter. For better texture you can wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large deep skillet until it reaches 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius).
Use an ice cream scoop to spoon the corn mixture into the oil. Cook for a minute or two until brown, then flip the nuggets to cook the other half until golden brown.
Remove the golden brown corn nuggets from the hot oil onto a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess grease.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

No stick scoop

If you find the batter sticks to the spoon, dip it into the oil first before the corn mixture or use cooking spray, and it will slide right off into the hot oil.

Making big batches

How long should I cook frozen corn nuggets in the air fryer?

Corn Nuggets Frequently Asked Questions Yes, you can cook the corn nuggets in batches in an air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 375˚F, place several nuggets in the basket, coat them with olive oil spray and cook for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

What are corn nuggets made of?

Mix together the cornmeal, flour, egg white, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Dip frozen corn nuggets in the batter, and quickly fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain.