Jalapeño Corn Nuggets
Jalapeño Corn Nuggets Recipe with crispy exterior, creamy cheesy center, and bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 –2 jalapeños finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine corn, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, flour, egg, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add jalapeños, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder.
- Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Drain corn well to avoid excess moisture.
Test oil temperature with one nugget first.
Adjust spice level by changing jalapeño amount.
Test oil temperature with one nugget first.
Adjust spice level by changing jalapeño amount.