Fried or Baked Homemade Corn Nuts
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4.6
Fried or Baked Homemade Corn Nuts
Description
Homemade corn nuts are made by soaking dried hominy overnight to rehydrate the kernels, followed by thorough drying to ensure crispiness during cooking. For the baked version, the kernels are tossed in olive oil and seasonings then roasted at 400°F until golden brown and occasionally bursting, yielding a crunchy texture without added oil absorption. Fried corn nuts require heating peanut oil to around 350°F and cooking kernels in small batches until golden; frying produces a crisp shell but involves caution due to hot oil splatter and the potential for the kernels to pop.
The final corn nuts are seasoned with salt or optional blends such as Old Bay or ranch seasoning to enhance flavor. They are a crunchy, savory snack that can be enjoyed anytime and customized with spices according to taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 lb hominy Dried
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups peanut oil
- 3 tbsp salt finely crushed
- 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning optional
- 3 tbsp ranch seasoning optional
Instructions
- Sort dried kernels and remove any stray shells or strings.
- Pour water into a large bowl, and add kernels.
- Let soak overnight.
- Drain, pat kernels dry, and let air dry about an hour (very important if frying!)
Baking method:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over kernels, and toss in salt and seasonings.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until occasionally bursting and golden brown.
Frying method:
- Heat oil to around 350 degrees.
- Add kernels, in small batches, and cook until golden brown- about 10 minutes.
- Be VERY careful, as kernels can pop and explode, and send oil flying. Use splatter cover or lid that is slightly ajar to help from being burned by oil. Kernels will spit a LOT of hot oil when adding to pan- so stand back!
- Remove, shaking excess oil back into pan.
- Pat dry with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Coat with salt, and optional seasonings.
- Eat and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28g | 165% |
| Sodium | 2547mg | 106% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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