Corn Nuts are a totally classic salty snack, but they can be a divisive one.
The debate rages on as to which Corn Nuts flavor is the best of them all, but I’m here to finally put it to rest. I’ve taste-tested every available Corn Nuts flavor and ranked them below so you don’t have to.
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5. Original
The barely-flavored Original Corn Nuts may sound like they’d be pretty boring, but they’re surprisingly tasty. With only three ingredients on the package—corn, corn oil and salt—it’s the most straightforward of the flavors, and it allows the earthy, crunchy taste of the Corn Nut to shine through.
It’s like snacking on extra-crunchy popcorn. Even though it’s my least favorite of the flavors, I’ll still happily eat it.
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4. Chile Picante
With a name like “Chile Picante,” I was expecting a pretty spicy corn nut. While it doesn’t live up to that expectation, it’s still super tasty, and a big step up from in excitement from Original.
The taste is reminiscent of salsa, combining the tartness of lime, and the flavor but not heat, of chiles. If you eat enough of them, the heat does build up a little over time, but if you’re a fiend for spicy things, this probably won’t scratch that itch for you.
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3. Kickin’ Dill Pickle
Kickin’ Dill Pickle is a new flavor I’d never tasted before this taste test, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The result is a flavor that packs a spicy bunch while also tasting authentically of pickles.
If you’re a lover of both hot and sour flavors, you’ll probably enjoy this one. The vinegary tang isn’t overwhelming, but neither is the heat, keeping it enjoyable until the very last kernel.
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2. Ranch
I went into this taste test expecting Ranch to come out on top, and it was only just nudged out by a brand new flavor.
The combination of buttermilk, onion and garlic flavors makes for a cool tangy and tart flavor that’s difficult to resist. It’s anything but bland, making among the most memorable and snackable flavors of the bunch.
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1. Mexican Style Street Corn
Mexican Style Street Corn is one of the newer additions to the roster, and after trying it, I have to say it dethrones Ranch as my all-time favorite Corn Nut flavor.
Its bold blend of seasonings is surprisingly accurate to the flavor of real Mexican street corn, combining the heat of chili with savory garlic, smokey paprika and the punchy tang of lime. It also feels perfectly balanced, so that no single flavor overwhelms the rest, keeping me coming back for more.
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Corn Nuts Flavors: Your Questions, Answered
What is the best Corn Nuts flavor?
Mexican Style Street Corn took the top spot in our updated taste test, narrowly beating Ranch. Its bold blend of chili heat, garlic, smoky paprika and lime tastes remarkably like real Mexican street corn, and no single flavor overpowers the rest. Ranch finished second, followed by Kickin’ Dill Pickle in third.
What is the spiciest Corn Nuts flavor?
If you want some heat, Kickin’ Dill Pickle is the one to grab. It packs a spicy punch alongside an authentic pickle tang, and neither the heat nor the vinegar is overwhelming. Chile Picante has a salsa-like flavor with less heat than its name suggests, though the spice does build up if you eat enough of them.
What are original Corn Nuts made of?
At the time of this taste test, the package listed just three ingredients: corn, corn oil and salt. That simple recipe lets the earthy, crunchy taste of the corn shine through, a bit like extra-crunchy popcorn.
What are the newest Corn Nuts flavors?
In this ranking, Kickin’ Dill Pickle and Mexican Style Street Corn are the newer additions. Kickin’ Dill Pickle is a spicy-and-sour flavor that tastes authentically of pickles, while Mexican Style Street Corn combines chili, garlic, paprika and lime.
What do Corn Nuts taste like?
Corn Nuts have a salty, earthy corn flavor and a very crunchy bite. The flavored versions add a seasoning on top, from tangy ranch and spicy dill pickle to the chili-and-lime blend of Mexican Style Street Corn.
Which Corn Nuts flavor ranked last?
Original landed in the last spot, but it’s still a tasty snack. With only corn, corn oil and salt on the ingredient list, it’s the most straightforward flavor, and it’s like snacking on extra-crunchy popcorn.
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