Air Fryer Corn Nuts
Air Fryer Corn Nuts deliver a loud, satisfying crunch with a salty finish that highlights the sweet, toasty flavor of rehydrated giant white corn. A light slick of oil helps the kernels puff and crackle in the air fryer, creating a shatter-crisp snack that’s hard to stop eating. Serve warm or fully cooled for game day, movie nights, or anytime you want something boldly crunchy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the corn in a large bowl and cover it with water; let it sit to rehydrate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Drain the corn and spread it in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels. Let it air-dry for 20 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Put the corn in a large bowl. Add the oil and salt; stir until evenly coated.
- 6
Working in batches, place the corn in the air fryer basket in an even layer and cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook for 10 more minutes. Shake the basket again, cook for 5 more minutes, then transfer the corn nuts to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining corn.
- 7
Let the corn nuts cool until crisp before serving, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 68.09 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.42 g Low Source
- Carbs 5.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.5 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 141.32 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.86 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.81 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source
- Potassium 79.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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