Ohhh these are dangerously good 😍
Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and dripping with sweet honey butter. Perfect for holidays, BBQs, or “I just want something cozy” nights.
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Makes: ~24 poppers
Cornbread Poppers
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)
Honey Butter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- Pinch of salt
Mix until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
Instructions
1. Make the batter
- In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and honey.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed (don’t overmix).
2. Fry the poppers
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil.
- Fry 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Finish
- Brush poppers generously with honey butter while warm
- Or drizzle extra honey on top (Southern-approved 😏)
Optional Add-Ins (Highly Recommended)
🔥 Jalapeños (sweet heat)
🧀 Sharp cheddar cheese
🌽 Whole corn kernels
🥓 Crumbled bacon
Pro Tips
- Keep oil temp steady so poppers cook through without burning.
- Serve warm — that’s when they’re magical.
- These disappear fast. Double the batch. Trust me.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍯 Baked (no-fry) version
🌶️ Hot honey butter glaze
🧈 Cast-iron skillet cornbread bites
Just say the word 💛
