Description
Perfectly Crispy Sweet Heat Cornbread Fries are a unique twist on traditional cornbread, combining sweetness and heat for a delightful snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped jalapeños
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: Dipping sauce (like honey mustard or spicy ranch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, honey, and melted coconut oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped jalapeños, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Spread the batter onto a prepared baking sheet, smoothing it out into an even layer about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, cut the cornbread into fry-shaped pieces.
- For extra crispiness, return the cut fries to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Use medium-ground cornmeal for optimal texture.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before cutting to maintain shape.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cornbread fries, sweet heat, snack, appetizer, baking