Description
Crispy and spicy Jalapeño Corn Nuggets made with a flavorful cornmeal batter, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeños, and sweet corn kernels, fried to golden perfection for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Wet Ingredients & Add-ins
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
For Frying
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, milk, and egg until a thick batter forms and all ingredients are well combined.
- Fold in Jalapeños and Corn: Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh jalapeños and drained canned corn kernels to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat until hot and ready for frying.
- Fry Nuggets: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, carefully drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the nuggets for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the jalapeño corn nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch or spicy mayo for a tasty snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Make sure the oil temperature is hot enough to fry the nuggets properly but not so hot that they burn quickly.
- Drain the nuggets well on paper towels to keep them crispy and avoid greasiness.
- These nuggets can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for best texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
