Air fryer recipe · Snacks
Cheesy Corn Nuggets
Crunchy bite-sized nuggets packed with creamy corn and a gentle cheesy pull.
- 23 minTotal time
- 190°CAir fryer
- 5Serves
- VegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 195kcal
- 7.7 gprotein
- 24.8 gcarbs
- 7.1 gfat
- 2.6 gfibre
Per serving, about 5 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- Sweet corn kernels1.5 cups
- Cheddar, grated1/2 cup
- Bread slices3
- Cornflour2 tbsp
- Panko crumbs1 cup
- Oregano1 tsp
Method
Make the base
Blitz the bread into soft crumbs, then mix with crushed corn, grated cheddar, cornflour and oregano into a sticky mass. If it will not hold together, add only a splash of water, since a wet mix makes nuggets that fall apart.
Form nuggets
Press the mixture firmly into small flat nugget shapes with your hands. Packing them tight leaves no air gaps, so they hold their shape in the basket instead of crumbling apart while they cook.
Crumb the outside
Roll each nugget in panko until it is fully covered, then press the crumbs in so they stick. A firm, even crumb coat turns into a sturdy golden crust that stays crisp and seals the soft cheese inside.
Rest and spray
Chill the crumbed nuggets for ten minutes, then mist both sides with oil. The rest firms them up so they keep their shape, and the thin film of oil helps the panko brown into a proper crunch.
Air-fry to golden
Arrange the nuggets in a single layer and air-fry at 190C for 14 min, flipping once so they colour on both sides. They are ready when deep golden and crunchy outside with a soft, melty cheese centre.
