Description
Fried cornbread is a delicious, crispy dish made from cornmeal, perfect as a side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Great with honey or syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fried cornbread, cornbread, southern food, side dish