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BBQ Corn Nuts

This classic crunchy snack fresh from your kitchen will put smiles on many faces!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword corn nuts
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 12 hours
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 14 oz bag of giant dried corn also know as Peruvian corn, like Goya brand sold at most Peruvian or Mexican grocery stores or online
  • 5 cups vegetable or peanut oil
  • 4 tbsp Sweet & Spicy BBQ seasoning link below in Notes

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried corn overnight in water for at least 12 hours, drain in a colander and let sit for a while and dry on a paper towel lined sheet pan in only layer for at least an hour plus pat them dry, you want these really dry before frying them to avoid splatter flare ups in the oil.

  2. Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a heavy Dutch oven if you have one, I used a 5 quart size but a 4 quart will also work

  3. Fry the corn in two batches for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until a deep golden brown, lay on a paper towel lined sheet pan

  4. Season with my Sweet & Spicy BBQ seasoning or my Vegan Nacho seasoning or plain kosher or sea salt while hot, if you don't want to make my seasoning recipes, look in your pantry, I'm sure you have lots of options there like taco seasoning, ranch mix or Cajun seasoning... season to taste, you don't want these too salty.

Recipe Notes

Here is the link to my Sweet & Spicy BBQ seasoning: https://recipeforaparty.com/1731

Here is the link to my Vegan Nacho Seasoning: https://recipeforaparty.com/4100