Vegan Crispy Corn Nuggets
Crispy on the outside and bursting with sweet corn flavor, these Vegan Crispy Corn Nuggets are the perfect plant-based snack or appetizer to impress any crowd. Made with a savory blend of all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and a hint of smoked paprika, these golden bites are packed with fresh sweet corn, green onions, and cilantro for a vibrant pop of flavor. The batter is brought together with a homemade vegan buttermilk, while nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy undertone. Fried to perfection, these nuggets are a celebration of textures—crunchy, fluffy, and undeniably satisfying. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for parties, game days, or even as a fun treat for the family. Serve them warm with your favorite vegan dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish that’ll have everyone coming back for more!
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Add the vegan buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined to form a thick batter.
Step 4
Fold in the sweet corn kernels, chopped green onions, and cilantro until evenly distributed in the batter.
Step 5
In a large skillet or deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Fry the corn nuggets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 8
Remove the cooked nuggets using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 9
Serve the Vegan Crispy Corn Nuggets warm with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (884.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2663.2 |
| Total Fat 217.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 134.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1775.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 179.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.9g | |
| Protein 31.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 287.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1456.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories