Homemade Hush Puppies
These Homemade Hush Puppies are golden, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a savory touch of onion and spice. Perfect as a side dish for fried fish, barbecue, or enjoyed as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 18 hush puppies)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Yellow Cornmeal: 1 cup
- All-Purpose Flour: ½ cup
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Ground Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Egg: 1 large
- Buttermilk: ¾ cup
- Onion: ½ cup, finely minced
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in minced onion.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Check oil temperature and line a baking sheet with a wire rack for draining.
- Assemble the Dish: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil using a spoon or small scoop.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Finishing Touches: Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with tartar sauce, honey butter, or alongside fried fish.
Notes
- Use fresh oil for the cleanest flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the fryer—cook in small batches.
- Drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 hush puppies
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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