Description
These bite-sized Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are golden, crisp on the outside and tender inside, served with a sweet, buttery dip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for honey butter)
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Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- 2. In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- 3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined into a thick batter.
- 4. Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pot or skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- 5. Drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
- 6. Remove the poppers with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7. For the honey butter, beat the softened butter with the honey until smooth.
- 8. Serve the poppers warm with honey butter for dipping or drizzling.