Jalapeño Corn Nuggets

Jalapeño Corn Nuggets

Healthy Fact of the Day

Corn is a good source of fiber and essential vitamins. For a lighter version, bake these nuggets instead of frying or use an air fryer to reduce oil content.

March 26, 2025

Jalapeño Corn Nuggets

Jalapeño Corn Nuggets

Recipe by Daily Disher

<br><br>Jalapeño Corn Nuggets are crispy, golden bites packed with sweet corn, spicy jalapeños, and a crunchy cornmeal coating.

Course: Appetizer

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Cuisine: Southern

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Difficulty: Medium

Servings

4

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

Calories

250 kcal

25 minutes


Ingredients

1 cup corn kernels

¼ cup jalapeños, finely chopped

½ cup flour

¼ cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup milk

1 egg

2 cups oil for frying


Directions

1.

In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

2.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms.

3.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

4.

Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

5.

Remove nuggets from oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter until all nuggets are cooked.

6.

Serve nuggets warm with your choice of dipping sauce.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

250kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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These Jalapeño Corn Nuggets deliver the perfect balance of sweet and heat in every crispy, golden bite. Fresh corn kernels and diced jalapeños are combined into tender nuggets that are crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor inside. They’re the kind of addictive appetizer that disappears from the plate before you know it, perfect for game day, parties, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing snack with a kick.

If you love these crispy, spicy bites, you’ll also enjoy our Deviled Egg Salad for another crowd-pleasing appetizer with bold flavor. For more corn-inspired dishes, try our Mexican Street Corn Tacos or Mexicorn Rotel Dip—both deliver that same sweet corn appeal with exciting flavor twists.

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