How to Make Air Fryer Corn Nuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of savory, crunchy snacks, then you're going to love these Air Fryer Corn Nuts. This homemade version of the classic snack offers all the flavor and crunch of the store-bought variety, but with the added bonus of being made with better-for-you ingredients and cooked in the air fryer for a healthier twist. These addictive little morsels are perfect for snacking on their own, adding to trail mixes, or sprinkling over salads and soups for an extra crunch.

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Ingredients

  • 14 ounces giant white corn (such as Goya®)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place corn in a large bowl and cover with water; let sit to rehydrate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain corn and spread out in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels. Air-dry for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place corn in a large bowl. Add oil and salt; stir until evenly coated.
  • 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. Allow corn nuts to cool until crisp before serving, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 438mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 141mg