Cornbread Fritters

Name: Cornbread Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg, beaten; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Imagine cornbread, but in a fried and fun-sized form. Our cornbread fritters recipe is a delightfully fun and delicious treat that whips up in less than 30 minutes. Buttermilk and a hint of sugar make them even more scrumptious.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk in buttermilk and egg until combined.
In a deep-fat fryer or skillet, heat 2-in. oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter: 78 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.