Description
Fried Cornbread Fritters are a delightful twist on classic Southern comfort food, combining the warm, hearty flavors of cornbread with a crispy exterior that will leave your taste buds begging for more. These versatile fritters make for perfect appetizers at parties or satisfying snacks any time of day. Made from simple pantry staples, they can be paired with both sweet toppings like honey and maple syrup or savory accompaniments such as sour cream and guacamole. With just a few easy steps, you can whip up these delicious bites that are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and sugar until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in scallions if using. Let batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil; flatten slightly and fry until golden brown on each side (2–3 minutes).
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg