Description
Fried cornbread is a delicious Southern classic with a crispy, golden exterior and a soft, warm interior. Perfect with honey, soups, or stews.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour (or coconut flour for a gluten-free option)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
1 large egg
½ cup water (as needed for consistency)
½ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
½ cup chopped green onions or jalapeños (optional)
Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar (if using), and black pepper.
- Add the buttermilk, egg, and water, stirring until the batter is smooth. Optionally fold in chopped green onions or jalapeños.
- Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot enough for frying.
- Spoon batter into the hot oil, frying each piece until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with honey, butter, or as a side to soups and stews.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use coconut flour instead of all-purpose flour.
For a spicier kick, add more jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
For a sweeter version, increase sugar or drizzle honey over the cornbread.
Herbs like thyme or rosemary can be added for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side dish, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
