Hush Puppies Recipe
American (Southern) · Side dish · 20 min total
Crispy, golden cornmeal fritters that are a classic Southern side dish, perfect with fried fish or barbecue.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Stir in chopped onion.
- In a small bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. Pour into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Batter will be thick.
- In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat about 2 inches of oil to 365°F (185°C).
- Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, frying in batches without crowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup corn kernels or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Keep hush puppies warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining batches.
- Serve with tartar sauce, remoulade, or honey butter.
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