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Fried or Baked Homemade Corn Nuts
Homemade Corn Nuts - either baked or fried, are a delicious, addictive, salty and crunchy snack you can't get enough of!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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!)
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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
Serving
1g
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
28g
Sodium
2547mg
(106%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% 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.