Description
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this Fried Cornbread recipe is a delicious Southern treat that pairs perfectly with any meal. Easy to make and full of flavor, these fritters are sure to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
- Oil for frying
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cornmeal, self-rising flour, buttermilk, and egg. Mix until well blended; the batter should be moist but not runny.
- Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat about 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- Cook Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip to brown the other side.
- Drain: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding chopped green onions or shredded cheese to the batter before frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg