Favorite Hush Puppies
Golden, crispy, and bursting with Southern charm, these Favorite Hush Puppies are the perfect side dish or snack to complement any meal. Made with a blend of cornmeal and flour, these light and fluffy fritters are sweetened with a touch of sugar and seasoned with garlic and onion powder for an irresistible savory flavor. Finely chopped yellow onions add a subtle sweetness and texture, while buttermilk ensures a moist, tender crumb. Deep-fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil, these hush puppies turn out beautifully golden and crunchy on the outside while staying irresistibly soft on the inside. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re ideal for serving alongside fried seafood, barbecue, or a warm bowl of chili. Don’t forget to pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience! Keywords: Southern hush puppies, crispy fritters, easy side dish, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the buttermilk.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the finely chopped yellow onion until evenly distributed in the batter.
In a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure precise temperature control.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Be sure not to overcrowd the fryer to maintain proper oil temperature.
Fry the hush puppies for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked hush puppies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter, ensuring the oil temperature stays consistent.
Serve the hush puppies warm as a side dish or snack, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 729.8 g | 936% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1885 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.8 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 663 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.
