Description
Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful Southern-inspired treat that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. These bite-sized cornbread morsels are infused with a sweet and savory blend of flavors, making them the perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering.
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 another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth, then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined into a thick batter.
3. Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pot or skillet to about 350°F.
4. Drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
5. Remove the poppers with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
6. For the honey butter, simply beat the softened butter with the honey until smooth and fluffy.
7. Serve the warm Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers with the honey butter for dipping or drizzling over the tops.
Notes
To ensure your Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers turn out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind:
Temperature is key: Make sure your oil is heated to the right temperature, around 350°F. If the oil is too cool, the poppers will absorb too much oil and become greasy. If it’s too hot, they may burn on the outside while remaining uncooked inside.
Don’t overcrowd the pan: Fry the poppers in small batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
Avoid overmixing: Gently stir the batter just until it’s combined to prevent dense, tough poppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 poppers
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg