These crispy, spicy corn bites are a delicious and addictive snack or appetizer. The combination of sweet corn, spicy chili powder, and savory butter makes for an irresistible flavor explosion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Corn: In a separate bowl, combine thawed corn kernels with melted butter. Toss to coat evenly.
- Coat Corn: Add the corn mixture to the dry ingredients and toss to coat completely.
- Fry: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop spoonfuls of the corn mixture into the hot oil.
- Cook: Fry the corn bites for 2-3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain: Remove the corn bites from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, honey mustard, or sriracha.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dry ingredients.
- For a smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika.
- You can also bake these corn bites in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- To make these ahead of time, you can coat the corn bites and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before frying.
Enjoy your Spicy Butter Corn Bites!