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