Classic Southern Hushpuppies
Dive into the heart of Southern comfort food with this recipe for **Classic Southern Hushpuppies**, a crispy, golden delight that’s both irresistibly tender and mouthwateringly savory. These deep-fried cornmeal treats are crafted with a perfect blend of yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and buttermilk for a light yet hearty texture, while finely chopped onion adds a touch of savory sweetness. Quick to prepare, these hushpuppies are fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil, yielding a crunchy exterior that pairs beautifully with dipping sauces like tartar or honey butter. Ideal as a side dish for barbecue, seafood, or any Southern-inspired feast, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser through and through. Perfectly crispy, warm, and flavorful, these hushpuppies bring the essence of Southern soul to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 1 Large egg
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, beat together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently. Stir in the finely chopped onion until the mixture is smooth. Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes.
In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain the temperature.
Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, carefully drop small balls of batter, around 1-inch in diameter, into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding.
Fry the hushpuppies for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the hushpuppies from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the hushpuppies hot as a side dish, with tartar sauce or honey butter for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 437.8 g | 561% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.9 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 270.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 2158 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 705 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.
