Southern Cornmeal Fritters
Classic American cornbread fritters made with a crispy outside and a tender inside.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Cornmeal
- ●1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- ●1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- ●1 Large egg
- ●3/4 cup Buttermilk
- ●2 tablespoons Melted unsalted butter
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- 3
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the batter into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 9
Serve the fritters warm and enjoy!