Description
Golden, crisp, and delightfully tender on the inside, Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the perfect bite-sized comfort food. Ideal as a quick appetizer, an easy snack, or a fun side dish for dinner ideas, these poppers are a mouthwatering blend of sweet honey and rich butter wrapped in a rustic cornmeal base. Whether baked or fried, they offer a flavorful crunch with a warm, fluffy center that tastes like home. This easy recipe is your go-to for party food ideas, quick breakfast add-ons, or satisfying bites that hit the spot.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
¾ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons honey
1 large egg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar or diced jalapeños
Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, honey, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed. Fold in corn kernels and any optional add-ins.
- Scoop batter into small balls using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- To Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F, place poppers on greased sheet or mini muffin tin, spray tops with oil, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp honey and brush over warm poppers for a glossy, sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes (baked) or 3–4 minutes per batch (fried)
- Category: Appetizer