Low Sodium Homemade Roasted Corn Nuts
Crunchy, savory, and delightfully addictive, these Low Sodium Homemade Roasted Corn Nuts are the perfect snack for anyone looking to enjoy a healthier alternative to the store-bought version. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like dried corn kernels, olive oil, and bold spices like garlic powder, paprika, and optional cumin, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal sodium. With a simple prep process, a quick toss in a flavorful spice blend, and a roast in the oven for ultimate crispiness, these corn nuts are a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for movie nights, road trips, or afternoon munchies. Fully customizable and ready in under an hour, they’re an easy, satisfying snack that can be stored for days without losing their delicious crunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon optional: ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse dried corn kernels in cool water and drain well using a colander.
Spread the drained corn kernels on a clean towel and pat them dry. They should be as dry as possible to ensure proper roasting.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and optional ground cumin. Mix until well blended.
Add the dried corn kernels to the bowl with the oil and spice mixture. Toss until all corn kernels are evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned corn kernels in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Roast the corn kernels in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even roasting. They should be golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The corn nuts will become crunchier as they cool.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.2 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*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.
