Healthier Homemade Corn Nuts
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4.9
Healthier Homemade Corn Nuts
Description
Starting with dried hominy soaked for several hours, these Homemade Corn Nuts are dried thoroughly before being tossed with peanut oil and a seasoning blend of salt, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. They are baked at a medium-high temperature, stirred once during cooking, until crisp and toasted. This process yields a crunchy, flavorful snack with a well-coated, balanced spice profile.
The corn nuts develop a noticeable crunch from the baking, with the spices contributing a savory and mildly smoky taste. Peanut oil adds a subtle nuttiness and aids in crisp cooking. Multiple seasoning options allow for customization, from ranch flavors to chili powders.
These corn nuts store well in an airtight container for weeks, making them an easy homemade alternative to processed snacks. They can be made in a convection oven, regular oven, or air fryer with similar results. The recipe suggests careful attention to drying hominy prior to baking to ensure maximum crunch and prevent sogginess.
Ingredients
- 15 oz hominy dried
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons salt fine ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add dried hominy to a large bowl. Fill with water so that the hominy is covered with at least 1-2 inches of water. Let soak for 6-10 hrs.
- Drain hominy into a colander or strainer and shake off excess liquid. On a paper towel lined rimmed baking sheet, spread out hominy. Gently pat the top with another paper towel or clean kitchen linen to remoe excesss water. Set out to dry for about an hour. You can also set in the sun to speed up process.
- Pre-heat oven to either 375° convection or 400° regular bake.
- Meanwhile, add your salt and spices to a small jar or bowl and mix well.
- Once dried, add hominy to a large bowl. Drizzle peanut oil on top and stir well. Add salt mixture about a 1/2 - 1 teaspoon at a time. Mix well after each addition. Repeat until all hominy is well coated.
- Wipe the baking sheet dry and then add hominy. Spread out into an even layer and add to oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes and then gently stir. Return to oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, being sure to check throughout the last 5 minutes for burning (40 min total for regular bake).
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fine ground salt for best coating and flavor distribution.
- Store finished corn nuts in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks to maintain crunch.
- Try alternative high smoke point oils like avocado or vegetable oil for slight flavor variations.
- Seasonings can be varied; consider ranch, lemon pepper, nutritional yeast, or chili powder for different tastes.
- Pre-drying the soaked hominy thoroughly is essential to achieve crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 91/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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