Description
Fried Cornbread Fritters are a delightful treat that brings the classic flavors of cornbread to your table in a crispy, bite-sized form. Perfect for gatherings or as a snack, these fritters are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making them irresistible. With just a handful of ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes. Serve them warm with sweet toppings like honey or spicy salsa for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, and sugar until combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet to 350°F.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg