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Hush Puppies

Course Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy-hush-puppies, hush-puppies-recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 25 servings (may vary)
Calories 104kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup plain yellow cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 medium sweet onion small dice
  • 1 cup buttermilk (well shaken)
  • 1 large egg
  • vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
  • Southern comeback sauce, honey or butter for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, use a whisk to sift together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, paprika and baking soda. Add the onion, then stir to evenly distribute.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. Make a well in the center then add wet to the the dry ingredients mixing with a silicone spatula until fully moistened.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot to 350-360°F. Use a small scoop (1 1/2 Tbsp) to divide the batter.
  • Fry in batches for around 2 minutes per side or until golden, turning as needed. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon or stainless steel spider to a paper towel lined baking sheet.
  • Serve immediately with honey, butter or Southern Comeback Sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg