Description
Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers blend Southern comfort with irresistible bite-sized charm. Small golden morsels deliver rich cornmeal goodness complemented by sweet honey butter glaze, promising delightful flavor in each compact bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of cornmeal, flour, sugar, leavening agents, and salt.
- Whisk together liquid components including buttermilk, honey, melted butter, egg, and milk until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually fold wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a cohesive, thick batter without overmixing.
- Preheat cooking oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent medium-high temperature for even frying.
- Carefully drop small spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, creating bite-sized spherical poppers that will cook evenly.
- Fry each popper for approximately 2-3 minutes, rotating to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried cornbread poppers onto absorbent paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Plate warm poppers alongside a generous dollop of honey butter for dipping, enhancing their rich, sweet flavor profile.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal texture and temperature, ensuring a delightful Southern-style culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the oil temperature to achieve the perfect golden-brown exterior without burning the cornbread poppers.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or rice flour to maintain the crispy texture.
- Add finely chopped jalapeños or green onions to the batter for an extra flavor kick and subtle heat.
- Store leftover poppers in an airtight container and reheat in an air fryer to maintain their crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg