fried cornbread patties

Here’s a simple, crispy fried cornbread patties recipe—golden on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with soups, beans, or greens 🌽

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Fried Cornbread Patties (Hoe Cakes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal (yellow or white)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 egg

• ¾–1 cup milk or buttermilk

• 1 tbsp melted butter or oil

• Vegetable oil, for frying

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Instructions

1. Make the Batter
   In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   Add egg, milk, and melted butter. Stir until thick but scoopable.

2. Heat the Oil
   Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   Oil is ready when a drop of batter sizzles gently.

3. Fry the Patties
   Spoon batter into the skillet (2–3 tbsp per patty).
   Flatten slightly.
   Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

4. Drain & Serve
   Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

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Variations

• Savory: Add chopped onion, corn kernels, or shredded cheese

• Southern style: Skip sugar, use buttermilk

• Sweet: Add extra sugar and serve with honey or syrup

• Crispier: Use all cornmeal, no flour

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Serve With

• Beans or chili

• Collard greens or cabbage

• Fried fish or chicken

• Butter, honey, or hot sauce

Want a Jamaican-style or extra crispy version?