Golden Fried Cornbread
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Golden Fried Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. This easy-to-make southern classic combines the rich flavor of yellow cornmeal with the tangy goodness of buttermilk, creating a perfectly balanced batter that's fried to golden perfection. With a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cornbread bites are irresistible. Whether served warm with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of butter, or alongside savory dishes like chili and barbecue, this homemade fried cornbread is a crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender cornbread.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when it shimmers and a small drop of batter sizzles immediately upon contact.
Using a spoon or a small measuring cup, carefully drop 2-3 tablespoons of batter into the hot oil for each piece of cornbread, spacing them apart so they don’t stick together.
Fry the cornbread for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip the pieces gently to cook the other side.
Once cooked, transfer the cornbread to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet if necessary and adjusting the heat to maintain consistent frying temperature.
Serve the Golden Fried Cornbread warm with butter, honey, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.5 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 1906 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.3 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
