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Air Fryer Corn Nuggets recipe - Easy crispy fritters

A plate of corn fritters made in air fryer - Corn nuggets air fryer recipe - delicious, easy, and 100% vegan air fryer corn nuggets recipe! These nuggets are perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce or just plain snacking!  Air fryer corn nuggets are amazing for many reasons! Firstly, they are made with real corn kernels, which provide a deliciously sweet and crunchy texture that is hard to resist. Secondly, they are a healthier version of traditional fried corn nuggets as they are cooked with just a little bit of oil, making them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Corn nuggets air fryer recipe - delicious, easy, and 100% vegan air fryer corn nuggets recipe! These nuggets are perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce or just plain snacking! 
Simone - Munchyesta.com
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Serving Size 30 nuggets

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (165g) Corn Kernels
  • ½ cup (55g) All Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • ½ cup (50g) Cornmeal
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ cup (125ml) Unsweetened Almond Milk or other plant milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Cooking Spray

Optional Extras

For cheese nuggets: 

  • ½ cup (30g) Nutritional Yeast

For spicy nuggets:

  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground Cumin
  • ¼ tsp Paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Add the corn kernels to the dry ingredients and mix until the kernels are coated.
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk and apple cider vinegar.
    Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Using a tablespoon, form small balls with the mixture and gently flatten them to form nugget shapes.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the nuggets in the basket, leaving some space in between each nugget.
    Spray the nuggets with cooking spray.
    Air fry the nuggets at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
    Once done, remove the nuggets from the air fryer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
    Enjoy your delicious vegan corn nuggets air fryer recipe!

How to deep fry corn nuggets

  • Make the corn nuggets wet mixture as instructed on the recipe card.
  • Heat up some oil in a deep fryer or a pot until it reaches about 350°F.
    Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the corn mixture into the hot oil.
  • Fry the corn nuggets for about 3 to 4 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
    Use a slotted spoon to remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
    Serve and enjoy.

Baked corn nuggets - Easy way to bake corn nuggets in the oven

  • Make the corn nuggets wet mixture as instructed on the recipe card. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the corn mixture onto the baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each nugget.
  • Bake the corn nuggets for about 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.Once done, remove the nuggets from the oven and serve.

Notes

How to freeze corn nuggets
Corn nuggets are freezer friendly and great for meal planning and prep. To store corn nuggets, you should let them cool completely to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container or plastic bag. You can keep the nuggets in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. If you are freezing them, make sure to lay them flat in a single layer to prevent them from sticking together.