Description
Delicious Southern Fried Peaches are a crispy and sweet dessert made by coating fresh peach slices in a cinnamon-spiced flour and cornmeal mixture, then pan-frying to golden perfection. This classic Southern treat is perfect for summer and served best warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Preparation
- 4 fresh ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced into wedges
Coating Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Make the Wet Mixture: In another bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
- Coat the Peach Slices: Dip each peach slice into the egg and buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then dredge the slice in the flour and cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks well to the peaches.
- Heat the Oil: Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot enough for frying (about 350°F or when a small amount of coating sizzles on contact).
- Fry the Peaches: Carefully place the coated peach slices in the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning gently with tongs or a slotted spoon.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried peaches with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add crushed graham crackers or crushed vanilla wafers to the coating mixture for a delightful texture.
- Frozen peach slices can be used if fresh peaches are not in season—just be sure to thaw and pat them dry thoroughly before dipping and frying to avoid excess moisture and splattering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
