Air Fryer Corn Nuts

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Crunchy, salty corn nuts made easy and healthier thanks to the air fryer. This is my basic recipe, but feel free to add additional flavors such as Cajun seasoning, ranch powder, BBQ seasoning, chili powder, taco seasoning, etc.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on January 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 14 ounces giant white corn (such as Goya®)

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Place corn in a large bowl and cover with water; let sit to rehydrate, 8 hours to overnight.

    corn nuts rehydrating in a bowl of water

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  3. Drain corn and spread out in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels. Air-dry for 20 minutes.

    corn nuts dried with paper towels

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  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  5. Place corn in a large bowl. Add oil and salt; stir until evenly coated.

    corn nuts coated with oil and salt

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  6. Working in batches, place corn into 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 corn nuts to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining corn.

    corn nuts shaken in the air fryer

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  7. Allow corn nuts to cool until crisp before serving, about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
7g Fat
36g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 438mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.