Homemade Corn Nuts: A Crunchy Guilt-Free Snack Adventure

Enjoy homemade corn nuts, a crunchy guilt-free snack that's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Corn Nuts

2 cups Dried Hominy Soaked to prepare
2 tablespoons Peanut Oil Can use high smoke point oil
1 teaspoon Salt (fine ground) For flavor
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with onion powder
1 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and mild smokiness
1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional

Equipment

Large bowl
colander
Oven
Baking sheet
Small Jar

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Corn Nuts

Soak the dried hominy in a large bowl of water, ensuring it's 1-2 inches above the hominy, for 6-10 hours or overnight.
Drain and pat dry the hominy using paper towels to achieve proper crunch.
Preheat the oven to 375°F for convection or 400°F for standard baking.
Combine salt, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder in a small jar and shake well.
Drizzle peanut oil over the dried hominy and toss to coat evenly with the seasoning mix.
Spread the seasoned hominy on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, stir, then bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, checking every 5 minutes.
Cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure hominy is completely dried after soaking for the best crunch. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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