Crispy Cheesy Corn Balls
Frosty Badger

Crispy Cheesy Corn Balls

Crispy golden corn balls with a gooey melted cheddar center, perfect as a snack or appetizer.

52Min
4Servings
285Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

mixing bowl
mixing spoon
plate
frying pan
tongs

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

canned corn (drained)

400 g

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

cornstarch

4 tbsp

egg

1 piece

salt

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

cheddar cheese (cubed)

100 g

vegetable oil

500 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare corn base

Place the thoroughly drained corn into a mixing bowl.

2 min
2

Mix batter

Add flour, cornstarch, egg, salt, paprika, and garlic granules. Mix thoroughly until you reach a slightly sticky consistency.

3 min
Mix until slightly sticky - don't overmix
3

Form corn balls

Take a spoonful of the mixture, embed a piece of cheddar cheese in the center, and gently roll it into a ball using your hands.

10 min
Don't worry if they aren't perfect spheres - a rustic shape is expected
4

Freeze corn balls

Arrange them on a flat plate and let them set in the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.

30 mintimer 30 min
5

Reshape if needed

Once out of the freezer, briefly reshape them with your hands if necessary.

2 min
6

Fry corn balls

Fry in preheated hot oil until beautifully golden and crispy.

5 minHigh heattimer 5 min
Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C 5-7 minutes or air fryer 160°C 3-4 minutes

Best served fresh, but can be reheated to restore crispiness

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