Fried Cornbread

🌽 Fried Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 large egg

• ¾ cup milk (or buttermilk for tang)

• 2–3 tbsp melted butter or oil

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)

Instructions

1. Make batter:

   • In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   • In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and melted butter.

   • Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

2. Heat oil:

   • Pour ~½ inch oil into a skillet over medium heat. Let it get hot but not smoking.

3. Fry cornbread:

   • Spoon batter into the skillet, forming small rounds or dollops.

   • Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

4. Drain:

   • Remove to paper towels to drain excess oil.

5. Serve:

   • Serve warm with butter, honey, or alongside your favorite chili or beans.

Tips & Variations

• Spicy twist: Add ½ tsp cayenne or chopped jalapeños.

• Cheesy cornbread: Fold in ¼–½ cup shredded cheddar.

• Sweet & savory: Sprinkle with a little brown sugar before frying for a caramelized crust.

• Mini bites: Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform fried cornbread bites.

These are crispy, golden, and irresistible — basically the snack version of heaven 😋