Description
Crispy fried cornbread is a delicious, golden-brown treat with a crunchy exterior and soft interior. Perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or butter (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but scoopable.
- Heat ¼ cup oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
- Drop batter into the skillet by spoonfuls and gently flatten into small rounds.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, fry in slightly hotter oil.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Serve with honey or butter for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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