Description
Hush Puppies are delicious, deep-fried cornmeal dumplings that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the chopped onion.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 365°F (185°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 hush puppies
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg