Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cornmeal
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 large egg
– 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
– Oil, for frying (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
Creating your Delicious Dunkers is simple if you follow these clear steps:
1. Prepare the Coating: Set up a station with three bowls – one for flour, one for the buttermilk and egg mixture, and one for breadcrumbs.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In the first bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In the second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
4. Add Cheese: Stir the shredded cheese into the dry mixture, ensuring even distribution.
5. Coat the Dunkers: Take small portions of the cheese mixture, shape them into nuggets or sticks, and roll them in the flour mixture first, then dip in the buttermilk mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
6. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers. You can test if it’s ready by dropping a small piece of batter – it should sizzle.
7. Fry the Dunkers: Carefully add the coated dunkers to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
8. Drain: Remove the dunkers from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
9. Repeat: Continue frying until all the dunkers are cooked.
10. Serve Warm: Enjoy them immediately with your favorite dips.
These steps will guide you in creating the most amazing Delicious Dunkers that will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 12g