Hush Puppies Recipe

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

Cook Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 378kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal see notes
1 cup all purpose flour
1-2 tablespoons sugar see notes
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup milk room temperature
½ tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg room temperature
3 tablespoons grated onion
Oil for frying canola, vegetable or peanut

Instructions

Whisk the 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 1½ 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

To freeze, cool completely, then place the hushpuppies in a single layer on a baking sheet with space between them. Put the baking sheet on a level surface in the freezer and freeze solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in an air fryer at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes.

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