# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal, medium grind
02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - ¾ cup buttermilk
10 - 1 large egg
→ Aromatics
11 - ½ cup finely diced yellow or sweet onion
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions
→ For Frying
13 - Vegetable oil for deep-frying (approximately 6-8 cups)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - Whisk buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
04 - Fold in diced onion and chives or scallions. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes to hydrate properly.
05 - Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil using two spoons or small ice cream scoop. Fry in batches without overcrowding.
07 - Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and crisp throughout.
08 - Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while hot.
