These southern Hush Puppies are crispy on the outside and soft and tender in the center. They are easy to prepare and quick to come together. They can be mixed and ready for the fryer in less than ten minutes.
Course side
Cuisine Southern
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Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 20
Calories 75kcal
Author Beth Pierce
Ingredients
1cupcornmealsee notes
1cupall purpose flour
1-2tablespoonssugarsee notes
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
1/4teaspoonCajun or Creole seasoning
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
1/2cupmilk
1/2tablespoonwhite vinegar
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
1large egg
3tablespoonsgrated onion
Oil for fryingcanola, vegetable or peanut
Instructions
Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
In a separate medium bowl, add your milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in vegetable oil, egg, and onion. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix just until incorporated.
Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a Dutch Oven or heavy skillet to 365 degrees. Using two small spoons, scoop a rounded spoonful onto one spoon and gently push it off with the second spoon. Fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve promptly.
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Notes
Both white and yellow cornmeal are good for making hush puppies. White cornmeal is slightly sweeter.
Add the full 2 tablespoons of sugar if you like your hush puppies fairly sweet.
Bring your egg and milk to room temperature.
Mix the ingredients just until incorporated and let the batter sit while you heat the oil.
Try to maintain a constant oil temperature by using a deep fryer or heavy pot with a thermometer.
Drain them on paper towels after frying.
Use an oil with a high point like vegetable oil, canola oil or peanut oil.
To drop the hushpuppies in the fryer use two tablespoons. One to scoop up a rounded mound of dough and the other one to gently push it off with. However do not worry if all of your hush puppies are not perfectly round as they will still taste equally delicious.