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Corn Nuggets

These crunchy corn bites are so simple to prepare and they make a wonderful side dish if you want to try something new. If you like corn, you’re going to love these.
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Course Appetizers
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 1 can corn kernels
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 beaten egg
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Oil for frying
  • Nonstick spray for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Drain the corn kernels and put them in a bowl.
  • Mix in the creamed corn, then add salt and black pepper.
  • Spray a foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Drop the corn mixture on to the baking sheet in spoonfuls.
  • Freeze for an hour or two.
  • Fill a pot with oil and heat it up.
  • Combine the flour, egg and flour with half the milk.
  • Add more milk if it’s too thick.
  • Dip one ball of the corn mixture in the batter, then fry until golden brown.
  • Repeat with the rest.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot, with or without a dipping sauce as you prefer.