EASIEST Fried Corn Recipe! 5 Ingredients & 15 Minutes! (VIDEO) (2024)

FAQs

What is fried corn made of? ›

Southern fried corn is made with butter (and sometimes bacon drippings), yellow onion, garlic, yellow corn kernels, salt, and pepper. An optional garnish is chives. Can I use canned corn? You can use canned corn for fried corn, but the best flavor will come from summer-fresh corn right off the kernels.

Open the can of corn and drain out the liquid. Pour the corn kernels into a skillet or saucepan along with water, butter, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the canned corn for a couple of minutes until warmed through.

Southern fried corn, a dish with deep roots in African American cooking, preserves fresh kernels and their natural sweetness. It's traditionally made with corn shucked fresh from the cobs. Reserving the “milk” — the milky liquid from the lining of the cob — makes this dish lightly creamy without any cream.

Corn nuts, also known as toasted corn, are a snack food made of roasted or deep-fried corn kernels.

A little butter, milk and a dash of sugar will go a long way to improving the flavor. If you have the option, I'd recommend frozen corn over canned. Its already cooked…so just heat. If wanting to keep real simple, I drain, heat then add a little butter, kosher salt and a good bit of Fresh Ground Black Pepper.

Best Corn Recipe Variations

Once cooked, stir in some cream cheese for a cheesy, creamy corn dish. Add a splash of lime juice and some chopped cilantro – perfect for serving with tacos or Mexican-inspired dishes. Top with crispy bacon pieces or crispy onions for added texture and flavor.

Rick often makes a quick corn side dish by cutting kernels off the cob and sautéeing them in butter with some chopped shallot and garlic. As the corn cooks, flavorful brown bits will stick to the pan, which along with the nutty-sweet butter help mask the flavor of bland corn.

Also called Mexican street corn, elote is a Mexican preparation of corn on the cob. The ears of corn are grilled, then slathered with mayo or crema, and finally topped with lime, chile, and Mexican cheese such as Cotija. Commonly sold by street vendors in Mexico, elote makes a great snack.

Without shucking and properly preparing corn for freezing, the corn is more likely to be chewy, watery and flavorless later.

It is important that your corn is dry and cooled before you freeze it so ice crystals don't form, which might make the corn soggy when you reheat it later.

Can dogs eat corn? ›

Raw corn and cooked corn are safe for dogs to eat, in small portions, in moderation, and always off the cob. Frozen corn can be a fun, crunchy food topper for dogs—just make sure to watch them as they eat it to ensure they don't choke.

Sweetcorn is, in actual fact, a healthy option for dogs – as long as it's been taken off the cob. The kernels contain protein, natural antioxidants and essential fatty acids and are a great source of energy.

Canned vegetables are great to keep on hand. Look for “low sodium” or “no salt added” on the label, or rinse canned vegetables to reduce their sodium (salt) content.

Is Fried Corn Healthy? Corn is naturally sweet, so you don't have to look beyond the butter, salt, and pepper to optimize its flavor. It's also rich in antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, as all good veggies should be. Butter, however, is high in calories and fat, so don't overdo it with this ingredient.

Baby corn fry recipe – a quick stir fry that is healthy, tasty, lightly spiced using fresh ground spices. It can be served with roti or rice and goes great in the lunch box as well.

Corn is rich in fiber and plant compounds that may aid digestive and eye health. Yet, it's high in starch, can spike blood sugar and may prevent weight loss when consumed in excess. The safety of genetically modified corn may also be a concern. Still, in moderation, corn can be part of a healthy diet.

Cornmeal is a coarse flour (or meal) made of ground yellow corn ranging in texture from fine to coarse grounds. Most yellow cornmeal, especially the kind found in U.S. supermarkets, is made from dent corn, which has a high starch content and a prominent corny texture.