Hey, y'all! Who doesn't love Southern Hush Puppies? The perfect accompaniment to fried fish or any southern meal, hush puppies are cornmeal fritters that are delightfully crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I know y'all are going to love them!

Southern Hush Puppies

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Ingredients: Southern Hush Puppies

• 1 c. cornmeal
• ½ c. all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ¾ c. buttermilk
• ½ small onion, grated
• Vegetable oil, for frying

How to Make Southern Hush Puppies

1. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to mix.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, just until combined. Then, fold in the onion.
3. Roll dough out into evenly-sized small balls. I like to use a small scoop.
4. Heat your oil to 375°F and prepare to fry.
5. Drop dough balls into the oil. Fry the hush puppies in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use your slotted spoon to turn them in the oil so they fry to golden perfection on all sides. Then, transfer to a paper towel-lined pan to drain.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use a small cookie scoop to ensure your hush puppies are all the same size. This helps them cook evenly and avoids undercooked centers or burnt exteriors.
2. Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 375°F. Too hot, and the hush puppies will burn outside while remaining raw inside. Too cool, and they will absorb excess oil, becoming greasy.
3. Customize your hush puppies by adding extras like chopped jalapeños, shredded cheese, or chopped chives for added flavor.

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Southern Hush Puppies

Southern Hush Puppies

JC Phelps

Golden, crispy Southern Hush Puppies are delicious cornmeal fritters, perfect as a side dish for any Southern meal.

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 16

Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 c. cornmeal
• ½ c. all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg beaten
• ¾ c. buttermilk
• ½ small onion grated
• vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to mix.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, just until combined. Then, fold in the onion.
• Roll dough out into evenly-sized small balls. I like to use a small scoop.
• Heat your oil to 375°F and prepare to fry.
• Drop dough balls into the oil. Fry the hush puppies in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use your slotted spoon to turn them in the oil so they fry to golden perfection on all sides. Then, transfer to a paper towel-lined pan to drain.

Notes

• Use a small cookie scoop to ensure your hush puppies are all the same size. This helps them cook evenly and avoids undercooked centers or burnt exteriors.
• Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 375°F. Too hot, and the hush puppies will burn outside while remaining raw inside. Too cool, and they will absorb excess oil, becoming greasy.
• Customize your hush puppies by adding extras like chopped jalapeños, shredded cheese, or chopped chives for added flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

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JC