Description
Honey butter cornbread poppers bake into golden little bites with a soft, tender center. The mix of sweet cornmeal and buttery finish makes them a Southern-inspired snack or side dish everyone enjoys.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
Dry Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (as needed)
Instructions
- Blend dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt are thoroughly incorporated.
- Whisk wet components in a separate container, combining buttermilk, egg, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring carefully to create a consistent batter without overmixing.
- Prepare a deep skillet or fryer, heating oil to precisely 350°F (175°C), maintaining steady temperature for optimal frying.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, carefully drop rounded batter portions into hot oil, ensuring they float and cook evenly.
- Fry poppers for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve a rich golden-brown exterior with a crispy texture.
- Remove poppers using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Place on a platter and drizzle with honey butter.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the delicate crunch and sweet, buttery essence of these Southern-style cornbread bites.
Notes
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to achieve golden, crispy exterior without burning.
- Prevent dense texture by avoiding overmixing; stir ingredients just until combined for light, airy poppers.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by substituting regular flour with almond or rice flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Transform recipe into baked version by using mini muffin tin at 375F for 12-15 minutes for healthier alternative to deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg