Description
Learn how to make delicious Southern Hush Puppies – crispy, golden nuggets of cornmeal goodness. These savory fritters are perfect as a side dish or appetizer, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add chopped onion.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and egg. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F, drop spoonfuls of batter into oil, fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Remove hush puppies, drain on paper towels, and serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance with jalapeños, cheddar, or bacon
- Serve with honey butter, tartar sauce, or alongside fish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hush puppy
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
