Fried Cornbread Fritters

by

Get Creative with Fried Cornbread Fixins’ 🎨

Syrup, Honey or Jam: Channel breakfast vibes by drizzling your warm fritters with maple syrup, honey or fruity jam for the ultimate sweet and savory combo. 🍓

Cheese, Bacon & Jalapeño: Take these to a savory new level by mixing shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and diced jalapeños right into the batter before frying. 🧀🌶️🥓

BBQ Sauce, Slaw & Fixins’: Make your fritters a bbq sandwich’s best friend by piling on tangy slaw, barbecue sauce and any other smoky fixin’s your heart desires. 🥬🔥

Chili, Stews & Saucy Dishes: Fried cornbread is the ultimate dunker for sopping up hearty chili, stews, gumbos or any other saucy delights. 🍲

Herb & Spice Upgrades: Toss in handfuls of sharp cheddar, scallions, herbs, spices – the flavor options for fried cornbread are limitless! 🌿

Ingredients 📝

  • 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

  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions (optional)

  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 👩‍🍳

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

  2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and sugar until well combined.

  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the scallions, if using. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.

  5. Working in batches, carefully drop the batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.

  6. Use a slotted spoon or spider to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  7. Serve the fritters warm with your favorite sweet or savory toppings, or as a side to hearty mains. Enjoy that crispy, corny goodness! 🌽💛

Notes 🗒️

You can keep the fried cornbread fritters warm in a 200°F oven while you fry the remaining batches. They’re best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a 350°F oven until crispy again. 🔁🔥

These crispy, pillowy-soft fried cornbread fritters won’t last long! Dig into that buttery, corny perfection while it’s hot, because you won’t want to miss a single golden, crunchy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside bite. 😍

Pages: 1 2

Leave a Comment