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Golden-brown fried corn nuggets on a white plate, served with a red dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups neutral oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 can light sweet corn (15 ounces) drained
  • Preferred dipping sauce optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil until it reaches 350°F.
    Heating oil in a pot for corn nuggets, as described in the recipe step.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar until evenly combined.
    Whisking all-purpose flour and other dry ingredients for corn nuggets in a glass bowl.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg, low-fat milk, and melted butter until smooth.
    Beating egg, low-fat milk, and melted butter until smooth for corn nuggets.
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry, and then gently fold in the drained corn. Use a spoon to drop small mounds of the batter into the hot oil. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
    Frying golden brown corn nuggets in a pot of hot oil.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before serving with your preferred dipping sauce.
    Corn nuggets on a white plate with a side of red dipping sauce.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 59mg (3%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.