Dairy-Free Southern Style Hush Puppies
Elevate your comfort food game with these Dairy-Free Southern Style Hush Puppies—golden, crispy morsels packed with classic Southern charm. Perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of black pepper, these hush puppies deliver a delightful crunch on the outside with a tender, flavorful center. Made dairy-free using a plant-based milk buttermilk substitute and customizable for a vegan diet, this recipe embraces both tradition and dietary inclusivity. Fresh green onions and finely diced onion add bursts of savory goodness, making these hush puppies an irresistible side for BBQs, fried fish platters, or any Southern-inspired meal. Quick to prepare and even faster to vanish, serve them fresh and warm for a crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.75 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg, beaten (or flax egg for vegan version)
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
- 0.25 cup finely diced onion
- 3 cups neutral oil for frying (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to create a buttermilk substitute.
Add the beaten egg (or flax egg if making a vegan version) to the milk mixture, and whisk until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir to form a thick batter. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped green onions and finely diced onion until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the neutral oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
Fry each hush puppy for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat the process until all the batter is used.
Serve the hush puppies warm with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside classic Southern dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 723.7 g | 928% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.2 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 185 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2060 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.5 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*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.
