Description
Crispy southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers bring comfort and nostalgia to your table with irresistible bite-sized delights. Golden morsels packed with sweet and savory flavors will have everyone reaching for seconds, promising a delectable experience that celebrates classic Southern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (130 g) cornmeal
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Leavening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Honey Butter Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients (cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt) thoroughly in a medium mixing bowl to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, blend buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and honey until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain a light texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense poppers.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, using a thermometer for precise temperature control.
- Carefully drop batter into hot oil using a small cookie scoop, creating uniform round poppers.
- Fry poppers in batches, rotating occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Transfer fried poppers to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Prepare honey butter glaze by whisking melted butter, honey, and a pinch of salt until silky and well-blended.
- While poppers are still warm, generously drizzle or brush with honey butter glaze for maximum flavor absorption.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp exterior and tender, warm center of the cornbread poppers.
Notes
- Pick fresh, high-quality buttermilk for richer, tangier flavor that enhances the cornbread’s taste.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully to prevent burning or undercooking, ensuring golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Use a digital thermometer for precise oil temperature control during frying.
- Gluten-free alternative possible by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free cornmeal blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg