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What The Heck Is Hominy & How To Use It

If I mention corn, I can almost guess what comes to your mind — bright yellow kernels like those on a stalk or found in cans or bags in the freezer aisle. But this type of corn is really only one example of this vital and widely consumed crop.

Another is hominy, and it very well might be the corn you’ve never heard of but in all likelihood have eaten at some point in your life. In fact, if you’ve ever had a corn tortilla or those super crunchy snacks called Corn Nuts, you’ve eaten hominy or its derivative.

Now for a large swath of the world including Latin America, you know hominy and likely have been cooking with it for ages. For the average American, however, you might have seen this stuff in the store and always wondered what it is and how to use it. Here’s what you need to know about hominy.

How To Make Homemade Croutons In An Air Fryer

Croutons may not be big on your culinary radar, but you sure know when they’re missing from a meal. Just think of eating a salad without those crunchy, herb-laden bits. Or perhaps pea soup sans croutons. Boooring!

When most of us want croutons, we simply grab a bag off the shelf in the grocery store. And those storebought things are all pretty serviceable. But if you want croutons that really stand out or need a particular kind — like gluten-free croutons — you’re far better off making them yourself.

Good news: Making croutons at home is amazingly easy. Especially if you have an air fryer. Here’s how.