Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

 

Ingredients

For the cornbread poppers:

1 cup fine cornmeal

½ cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

⅓ cup heavy cream (or buttermilk)

2 tbsp honey (or sugar-free honey substitute)

1 large egg

½ tsp vanilla extract

Oil for frying (peanut or vegetable oil)

For the honey butter glaze:

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free honey substitute)

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Mix the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, heavy cream, honey, egg, and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes.

3. Heat oil: In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).

4. Fry the poppers: Using a small scoop or spoon, drop small dollops of batter into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

5. Make the honey butter glaze: Mix melted butter, honey, and a pinch of salt.

6. Glaze and serve: Brush or drizzle the warm poppers with honey butter. Enjoy them fresh!

Would you prefer a baked version instead?