Description
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of sweet cornbread with a touch of honey butter. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fried cornbread bites are perfect for parties or as a unique side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
For Honey Butter:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup honey until combined. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Honey Butter: Beat softened butter with 2 tablespoons honey until smooth and fluffy. Serve cornbread poppers warm with honey butter and extra honey drizzle if desired.
Notes
- For a savory-sweet twist, add shredded cheddar cheese or chopped jalapeños to the batter before frying.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be kept warm in a 200°F oven until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
