Description
Crispy southern fried cornbread brings golden, crackling texture straight from grandmother’s kitchen to dinner tables everywhere. Crusty edges and tender centers invite hungry diners to savor each delectable bite of comfort that connects generations through simple, soulful cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fats and Oils:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk egg, buttermilk, and melted butter in a separate container until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just combined with a slightly thick consistency.
- Prepare a frying pan by heating vegetable oil to medium-high temperature (around 350°F).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, using the back of the spoon to create circular, flattened shapes.
- Allow cornbread to fry for 2-3 minutes per side, monitoring for a rich golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried cornbread to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, offering a delectable accompaniment to various meals or enjoyed as a standalone snack.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with regular milk and add a tablespoon of vinegar for a quick buttermilk substitute if you don’t have the original ingredient on hand.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350-375°F to ensure even browning and prevent greasy texture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and crispier edges on your cornbread.
- Add chopped jalapeños or herbs like chives for extra flavor variation without compromising the classic crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg