Description
Crispy Cornbread Fritters will make your taste buds dance with Southern charm, bringing a golden crunch that turns simple ingredients into pure comfort on a plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix 1 cup yellow cornmeal, ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Whisk 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a separate bowl until smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Add ¼ cup chopped scallions if desired.
- Allow batter to rest for 7-10 minutes at room temperature, which helps ingredients meld together.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a large cast-iron skillet, ensuring oil reaches ½ inch deep.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of batter carefully into hot oil, gently flattening each fritter with the back of your spoon.
- Fry fritters for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy exterior.
- Remove fritters using a slotted spoon, transferring them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve fritters immediately while hot, pairing with your preferred dipping sauce or as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Rest the batter for 5-10 minutes to help the cornmeal absorb liquid and create a more tender fritter texture.
- Use a deep-fry or instant-read thermometer to ensure the oil stays around 350°F for consistent, crispy results without burning.
- Add chopped jalapeños or herbs like cilantro to the batter for extra flavor and personalization.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free all-purpose blend to keep the fritters light and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg