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Corn Nuts Recipe
Crunchy, easy Corn Nuts are simple to make and can be spiced up with your favorite flavorings!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
soak Time:
12
hours
hrs
Total Time
13
hours
hrs
5
minutes
mins
Course:
snacks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
corn nuts
Servings:
4
Calories:
82
kcal
Author:
Kellie
Cost:
$5
Equipment
baking sheet
Ingredients
16
oz
bag hominy
large white corn kernels
4
cups
water
4
cups
peanut oil – for frying
digital thermometer recommended
3
Tablespoons
canola or vegetable oil – for baking or air frying
2
Tablespoons
salt
3
Tablespoons
seasoning – optional like BBQ
Ranch or Old Bay
Instructions
In a large bowl put the corn kernels then pour in the 4 cups of water and let them soak overnight.
Drain the water and spread out on a cooking sheet and pat dry.
Let the kernels air dry for at least an hour.
In a deep pot, add the peanut oil and heat on medium/medium high to 350 degrees.
Once 350 degrees is reached, add about 1=-½ cups at a time and add the dried kernels to the oil and fry.
The oil will boil slightly violently when the corn is first added in, but will cook as directed to a nice golden brown.
Fry for 9 minutes per batch, adjusting the temperature up or down if needed to maintain close to 350 degrees frying temp.
Be very careful when frying as the kernels will pop.
Remove cooked corn nuts from the oil to a paper towel lined sheet, and toss with salt and optional seasoning while still hot.
Serve and enjoy immediately or at room temperature.
Notes
Corn nuts can be stored in an airtight container and last 3-4 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories:
82
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
16
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Sodium:
3891
mg
|
Potassium:
11
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1
IU
|
Calcium:
21
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg