Air Fried Corn Nuts

This recipe for Air Fried Corn Nuts really surprised me.

This is because I had always thought of corn nuts as a greasy and salty kind of junk food. This recipe totally dispels that idea! 🙂

Air frying is my favorite method of baking just about anything . I like that it is so easy to use an air fryer, baking is quick, and an air fryer requires no added grease or fat to make something yummy!
 
Even better, there are some great accessories that can help you bake about anything in your air fryer (see them here!).

Air Fried Corn Nuts

 
This is the healthy way to make something crunchy out of a vegetable such as corn.
It is also a good way to snack on something crunchy that is also natural.

 

This recipe is a bit different from other popular air fried recipes that I have posted.

While these recipes all feature air frying a vegetable, this one does not include any kind of breading or topping. You can see my low carb air fried mushrooms or cauliflower tots to see what I mean.
 

It may actually surprise you to learn that corn nuts are not necessarily made by using the usual yellow corn kernels that you may already be used to eating.

Corn nuts are made from using large white corn kernels. Even just as popular is to actually use hominy.

You may ask what is the difference between hominy and corn.

Actually, hominy is a kind of corn that has been soaked or modified to be a larger and meatier kind of corn kernel. The result of the modification, or processing, makes hominy seem perfect for a crunch snack such as this one, right?

 

So you may be wondering if you can actually substitute hominy for corn.

I just touched upon hominy being corn kernels that have been processed. That processing is a soaking that rids the hominy of their hulls.

Certainly, because hominy is corn, it tastes and looks like corn.

However, the hulls have been removed from the corn. This makes the hominy easier for us to make a great tasting snack with and I should add, without having to deal with the hulls (getting into the spaces between my teeth....).
 

Here are some tips Air Fried Corn Nuts

I mentioned above that you can use large white corn kernels to make your corn nuts. But, also usable in this recipe is to actually use hominy instead.

Check out these tips to help you make air fried corn nuts.

1. Air fry your corn nuts in a single layer in your basket. It is possible that you will have to make more than one batch to do so but, a single layer will assure even baking of your corn nuts.
2. Allowing your corn nuts to sit out on a paper towel after baking will allow the corn nuts to drain off any excess oil.
3. Store your corn nuts in an airtight container as they should stay good for a while.
4. Jazz up the taste of your corn nuts by using different seasonings. You can also add a teaspoon of hot sauce or Worcester sauce to the mix.

 

There is a bit of preparation that you will need to do in advance with this recipe.

You will need to soak your kernels overnight in water to rehydrate. To do so simply place the kernels in a large bowl and cover the bowl with water. Let the kernels soak overnight. Then in the morning, simply drain the corn and spread them evenly over a few stacked paper towels or kitchen towel to dry, padding them down as needed with another towel, (a half-hour should work).

 

Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.

 

• Low Carb Air Fried Cheese Sticks.
• Keto, Low Carb, Sugar Free, Flaxseed Crackers.
• Low Carb Air Fried Chicken.

 

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The recipe for Air Fried Corn Nuts

As mentioned above, corn nuts are made from using large white corn kernels. Even just as popular is to actually use hominy.

Also mentioned, there is a bit of preparation that needs to be done before you make these corn nuts.

You will need to soak your kernels overnight in water to rehydrate. To do so simply place the kernels in a large bowl and cover the bowl with water. Let the kernels soak overnight. Then in the morning, simply drain the corn and spread them evenly over a few stacked paper towels or kitchen towel to dry, padding them down as needed with another towel, (a half-hour should work).

 

What you will need to make this recipe for air fried corn nuts.

 

• Hominy or large (giant) white corn.- 1 package (14-16 ounce bag).
• Olive Oil - 2 ½ tablespoons. Can sub in or mix with another oil such as canola if you do not want that olive oil flavor.
• Seasonings- 2 teaspoons. This can include Italian Seasonings, Salt, and/or Pepper

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How to make Air Fried Corn Nuts

 

• Prepare your corn (hominy) as described above by soaking them in water overnight. Then allow the corn to dry out on paper towels or a kitchen towel for about a half hour, padding them down as needed.
• Preheat your air fryer to 400. I like to give my basket a quick spray with nonstick as well.
• In a large bowl, whisk or use a fork to mix together your seasoning and the oil. Then transfer the kernels to the bowl, tossing them in the oil and seasonings. Use a large spoon to transfer spoonfuls of the kernels to the air fryer basket and then spread them evenly into a flat layer in the basket.
• Bake the kernels for ten minutes. Shake the basket and continue to bake for another 10-12 minutes or until done. Tip: shake a third time if needed to prevent burning.
• While your kernels are baking, you can line a baking sheet with a couple of layers of paper towels or clean lint-free kitchen towel. When the kernels are done baking, transfer them to the towels and allow them to cool.

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