Air-Fryer Corn Nuggets: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious

Air fryers are a great way to cook corn nuggets. They're quick, easy, and can be made in large batches that can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. All you need to do is prepare the batter, form it into small balls, and then pat each ball into a circular nugget shape. Once you've got your nuggets ready, place them in a greased air fryer basket and cook for around 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. You'll know they're done when they're golden brown.

How to prepare corn nuggets for the air fryer

To prepare corn nuggets for the air fryer, first make the batter into small balls. Then, pat each ball into a circular nugget shape. Place a piece of parchment paper or butter paper in the air fryer mesh. Place the battered corn nuggets on the paper, making sure they don't touch each other. Set the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and applying a little oil to each nugget. Alternatively, cook at 390°F. You can also cook corn nuggets in a deep frying pan or large skillet on the stove. Heat oil in the pan and gently drop each uncooked nugget into the hot oil. Fry for two minutes on each side, until they turn golden brown.

How long to cook corn nuggets in an air fryer

Cooking corn nuggets in an air fryer is a quick and easy process. First, you need to prepare your corn nuggets. Make the batter into small balls, then pat each ball into a circular nugget shape. Next, place the corn nuggets in the air fryer. It's important to make sure the nuggets don't touch each other. You can grease the air fryer basket with oil or spread the air fryer mesh with parchment paper.

Now you're ready to cook your corn nuggets. Set the air fryer to 200°C/390-400°F and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. You should flip the nuggets halfway through cooking. You'll know the nuggets are done when they're golden brown. Remove the corn nuggets with kitchen tongs and serve with your favourite dipping sauce.

How to know when corn nuggets are cooked

Corn nuggets are cooked when they are golden brown in colour. This should take 5-8 minutes in an air fryer, or 2 minutes in a deep frying pan. If you are cooking them in an air fryer, you can also check if they are cooked by looking to see if they have expanded in size.

How to store cooked corn nuggets

To store cooked corn nuggets, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to three days.

How to make corn nugget batter

To make corn nugget batter, you will need to mix your ingredients well. You can add a few tablespoons of water if the mixture is too dry. Next, you will need to make the batter into small balls and then pat each ball into a circular nugget shape. You can then place the nuggets in the air fryer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

For the air fryer, you will need to spread the mesh with parchment paper or butter paper. Place the battered corn nuggets on the paper, making sure they do not touch each other. Close the air fryer lid and select the air fryer mode, setting the time to 10 minutes and the temperature to 200°C/390-400°F. Halfway through, apply a little oil to each nugget.

If you are deep-frying the corn nuggets, put a deep frying pan or large deep skillet on the stove top over a high flame. Add oil and let it heat to the maximum temperature. Gently drop each uncooked nugget into the hot oil and let them cook on each side for 2 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Remove them using a ladle onto a plate covered with a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.

You can store any leftover cooked corn nuggets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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