EASIEST Fried Corn Recipe! 5 Ingredients & 15 Minutes! (VIDEO) (2024)

FAQs

What is fried corn made of? ›

Southern fried corn is made with butter (and sometimes bacon drippings), yellow onion, garlic, yellow corn kernels, salt, and pepper. An optional garnish is chives. Can I use canned corn? You can use canned corn for fried corn, but the best flavor will come from summer-fresh corn right off the kernels.

Cover it using a lid and bring it to boil. If you're using the entire cob, don't forget to remove the husk and silk from it before adding to the pot. Now, place the cob or separated corn kernels in the pot and cover with a lid so that they can cook in steam. Wait for 5-7 minutes and drain the excess water.

Fill a large saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Gently place the frozen corn into the boiling water, cover the saucepan, and wait for the water to boil again. Once boiling, uncover and cook the corn for 5 minutes or until the kernels are tender.

Spicy crispy corn is a popular snack made with sweet corn, spices, flour, herbs and lemon juice. Instructions included to grill them in oven or to deep fry.

Corn nuts, also known as toasted corn, are a snack food made of roasted or deep-fried corn kernels.

Pack the corn kernels loosely into jars but don't shake the jars or press down the corn. Pour boiling water over the kernels, leaving a 1-inch headspace in each jar. Wipe the jar rims and adjust the lids. Process in a pressure canner for 55 minutes for pints and 85 minutes for quarts.

Most green herbs pair well with corn — like parsley, cilantro, rosemary, tarragon, and thyme. Dried spices and seasonings like cajun seasoning, chili powder, or Old Bay work equally well. To make a fantastic Mexican street corn salad recipe, we recommend adding a chili-lime seasoning like Tajin.

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While you work, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Then, cook the corn. Add the corn to the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until the kernels are tender and golden. Exactly how long to boil corn on the cob will vary based on how much you're cooking and how you like your corn.

Avoid cooking corn for too long. "If you have super fresh corn — which can even be eaten raw — it's a waste of time to cook for the common recommended time of 20 [or more] minutes," says Jones. Overcooking can also result in chewy and firm kernels. You can steam for 8-10 minutes or less, or even use the microwave.

Can I use frozen corn instead of fresh? ›

You can substitute frozen corn for the fresh corn on the cob if you like. Don't cook it, just thaw and drain well before using in the salad so it's crisp-tender. The secret to getting the best corn is to use it as soon as you can after it's picked.

Without shucking and properly preparing corn for freezing, the corn is more likely to be chewy, watery and flavorless later.

Lay the corn on the cob out on a paper towel–lined baking sheet to drain. It is important that your corn is dry and cooled before you freeze it so ice crystals don't form, which might make the corn soggy when you reheat it later.

Is Fried Corn Healthy? Corn is naturally sweet, so you don't have to look beyond the butter, salt, and pepper to optimize its flavor. It's also rich in antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, as all good veggies should be. Butter, however, is high in calories and fat, so don't overdo it with this ingredient.

Cornmeal is a coarse flour (or meal) made of ground yellow corn ranging in texture from fine to coarse grounds. Most yellow cornmeal, especially the kind found in U.S. supermarkets, is made from dent corn, which has a high starch content and a prominent corny texture.

Corn is also considered a starchy vegetable. It's lower in sugar, fat, and sodium than some other starchy vegetables.

Known as cancha in Peru and Colombia, corn nuts are simply roasted or deep-fried corn giant white corn kernels. Once you get these kernels, which are available at South American grocery stores, specialty food stores, and the lovely local shop known as Amazon, all you need is oil and salt.