Low Fat Crispy Corn Nuggets
Delight in the guilt-free crunch of these **Low Fat Crispy Corn Nuggets**, a baked alternative to traditional fried appetizers. Packed with the natural sweetness of fresh corn kernels and seasoned with aromatic spices like onion and garlic powder, these golden bites are as flavorful as they are satisfying. A combination of all-purpose flour and yellow cornmeal creates the perfect crispy texture, while buttermilk and egg whites keep the nuggets light and nutritious. With a quick prep time of 15 minutes and no deep frying involved, this recipe is perfect for health-conscious foodies or anyone seeking a lighter snack option. Serve these oven-baked corn nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s ideal for game nights, parties, or family dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg white
- cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg white until well blended.
Add the sweet corn kernels to the buttermilk mixture and stir to coat the kernels.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The batter should be thick enough to hold together.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Lightly spray the tops of the corn nuggets with cooking spray to promote even browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then flip the nuggets and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet to firm up before serving.
Serve your crispy corn nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1914 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1043 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
