Description
These Hush Puppies are a delightful mix of cornmeal, flour, and spices, creating irresistible bites perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare and deliciously crispy, they make a fantastic side dish or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (138g) cornmeal
- ½ tablespoon (6g) baking powder
- 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
- 1 tablespoon (10g) garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup (75-76g) buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3 tablespoons (12-18g) diced onion (or thinly sliced green onions)
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then combine them with the dry ingredients. Stir in the buttermilk until well mixed.
- Add softened butter and diced onions (or green onions) to the mixture, stirring until combined. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to allow hydration of dry components.
- Heat about 4 inches of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375℉ (190℃) but is not smoking.
- Scoop the batter using a spoon or ice cream scoop and gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the hush puppies and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cayenne pepper or herbs to the batter.
Ensure oil is at the right temperature before frying to achieve crispy hush puppies.
These hush puppies pair perfectly with seafood or southern dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hush puppy
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg