Here’s the full recipe for Crispy Fried Cornbread:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions:
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together. Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet or frying pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. You can test the oil by dropping a small spoonful of batter into the pan. If it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Fry the cornbread: Carefully spoon the batter into the hot oil, using about 2 tablespoons of batter for each fritter. Fry the cornbread until golden and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
- Drain: Once crispy and golden, remove the cornbread fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve your crispy fried cornbread warm with butter, honey, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy!