Description
Delightful Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers: A Bite-Sized Southern Delight
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoon honey
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, forming a thick batter.
4. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep pot or skillet to about 350°F.
5. Using a small spoon, gently drop the batter into the hot oil, frying the poppers until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
6. Remove the fried poppers with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
7. For the honey butter, simply beat the softened butter and honey together until smooth and creamy.
Notes
To ensure your Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers turn out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind:
Maintain the oil temperature between 350-375°F for crispy, evenly cooked poppers.
The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped into the oil. Add a bit more milk or flour if needed to reach the right consistency.
Start with 2 tablespoon of honey and add more to taste, adjusting the sweetness to your preference.
Offer additional dipping sauces, like spicy sriracha or a tangy honey mustard, to cater to different taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 poppers
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams