Bubba Gump Southern Hush Puppies
Crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, Bubba Gump Southern Hush Puppies are a quintessential comfort food that delivers bold Southern flavor in every bite. Made with a perfectly spiced blend of yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a hint of sugar, these golden bites get their savory depth from finely chopped yellow and green onions. The buttermilk batter ensures a light, airy texture, while precision frying at 350°F guarantees the irresistible crunch you crave. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, these hush puppies pair beautifully with tartar sauce, honey butter, or your favorite dipping sauce. Quick to prepare and ideal for any gathering, this classic Southern recipe is a must-try for lovers of fried delights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Green onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula to form a thick batter. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the finely chopped yellow onion and green onion until evenly incorporated into the batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the oil maintains the right temperature.
Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Fry the hush puppies for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.
Once cooked, remove the hush puppies from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat until all the batter is used, making sure the oil temperature remains consistent between batches.
Serve the hush puppies hot with tartar sauce, honey butter, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 966.3 g | 1239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.5 g | 708% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1946 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
