Description
Learn how to make delicious Fried Cornbread, a Southern American classic that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This easy recipe is perfect for a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or bacon grease
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fry the Cornbread: Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten into patties, and fry until golden brown on each side.
- Serve: Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize by adding diced onions or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Great with chili, greens, or fried fish.
- For a traditional Southern touch, skip the flour and sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
