Hush Puppies

4.34 from 9 votes

Fried to perfection with crispy edges on the outside and a soft fluffy inside, these classic southern-style Hush Puppies are incredible! It’s a super easy to make recipe with a simple batter with just a touch of sweetness to enhance all the savory flavors. These puppies are the perfect addition to your next fried seafood dinner!

Prep Time4

Cook Time6

Resting Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 44kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

½ cup all-purpose flour
1½ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 small onion shredded
1 large egg beaten
¾ cup milk

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Instructions

In a large bowl bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt together. To this, add the shredded onion, egg and milk. Stir until well combined. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, heat about 2 inches of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F.
Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels and place it next to the skillet with oil.
When the oil is ready, drop by tablespoon into the hot oil, but do not over-crowd. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, turning over halfway through. Transfer fried hush puppies over to the paper towel lined plate.
Serve warm.

Notes

Recipe yields about 30 hush puppies.
Use neutral oil. Use a vegetable oil like canola oil to fry the hush puppies. It won’t add any flavor to the puppies and has a higher smoke point which is better for frying.
Let the batter rest. Once the batter is made, you must let it sit for 10 minutes to give the gluten time to develop and the baking powder time to lighten the mixture.
Hot oil. The oil must be hot enough before you add the batter. If it's not, the batter will just fall apart and not hold its shape.
Temp the oil. For the best results, use a digital cooking thermometer to make sure that the oil is consistently around 350°F (177°C) as you fry.
You can store leftover southern hush puppies in a container or sealed bag in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, put them on a sheet pan in the oven at 350°F (177°C)for about 3 to 5 minutes or until hot.

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