Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe
These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are irresistible little bites of sweet and savory goodness. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and drizzled with a honey butter glaze, they are perfect for snacking or as a unique appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 poppers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
- Additional 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for glaze)
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and honey until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
- Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of batter and carefully drop into the hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Honey Butter Glaze: Mix softened butter and honey in a bowl. Brush the warm poppers with the glaze before serving.
Notes
- Best served hot and fresh.
- For a spicy variation, add cayenne or diced jalapeños to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
