Vegan Crispy Corn Nuggets
Get ready to savor the ultimate plant-based appetizer with these Vegan Crispy Corn Nuggets! Bursting with sweet corn goodness and seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika, garlic, and a touch of nutritional yeast, these nuggets are coated in a golden, crispy batter made with a delightful vegan buttermilk. Chopped green onions and fresh cilantro bring a pop of freshness to every bite, while the perfectly fried exterior delivers a satisfying crunch. Whether you're hosting a party, whipping up a quick snack, or looking for a crowd-pleasing comfort food, these corn nuggets are easy to prepare in under 35 minutes and pair beautifully with your favorite vegan dipping sauce. Ideal for families, vegans, and crispy snack enthusiasts, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Sweet corn kernels
- 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the unsweetened almond milk with the apple cider vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a vegan buttermilk.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast.
Add the vegan buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined to form a thick batter.
Fold in the sweet corn kernels, chopped green onions, and cilantro until evenly distributed in the batter.
In a large skillet or deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Using two spoons, scoop about a tablespoon of the batter and gently drop it into the hot oil. Repeat with more batter, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry the corn nuggets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cooked nuggets using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the Vegan Crispy Corn Nuggets warm with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.8 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1776 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*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.
