Hush Puppies Side
Southern

Hush Puppies

Crispy cornmeal hush puppies fried golden — perfect with fried fish.

25
Total Min
15
Cook Min
8
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 0.50 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.00 tsp baking powder
  • 0.50 tsp baking soda
  • 0.50 tsp salt
  • 1.00 tbsp sugar
  • 0.50 cup buttermilk
  • 1.00 l arge egg
  • 0.25 cup finely onion
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

  2. 2

    Whisk together buttermilk and egg.

  3. 3

    Stir wet into dry until just combined.

  4. 4

    Fold in diced onion.

  5. 5

    Heat 3 inches of oil to 375°F.

  6. 6

    Drop rounded tablespoons of batter into hot oil.

  7. 7

    Fry in batches 3-4 minutes turning until golden brown all over.

  8. 8

    Drain on paper towels.

  9. 9

    Serve hot alongside fried fish or catfish.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 369
Total Fat14g
Saturated Fat2g
Cholesterol2mg
Sodium88mg
Total Carbohydrate41g
Dietary Fiber1g
Total Sugars3g
Protein18g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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