Description
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, combining a sweet and savory flavor profile. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and drizzled with a luscious honey butter glaze, these poppers are perfect for snacking or as a unique appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Batter:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- oil for frying
Honey Butter Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, honey, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry: Stir until just combined. Fold in cheese and jalapeños if using. Let batter rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat oil: Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Fry the poppers: Using a small scoop, drop batter into hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the glaze: Melt butter and honey, then brush over warm poppers before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne to the batter.
- Can also be baked in a mini muffin tin at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
