Green Onion Tomato Hush Puppies
Experience the perfect balance of crispy and flavorful with these Green Onion Tomato Hush Puppies, a creative twist on the classic Southern favorite. Made with a blend of golden cornmeal and all-purpose flour, these light and fluffy fritters are elevated by the savory addition of fresh green onions and the bold tang of sun-dried tomatoes. With a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar and a kick of black pepper, these hush puppies are fried to golden perfection, creating an irresistible crunchy exterior that gives way to a tender, flavor-packed interior. Ideal as a side dish or appetizer, they pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce and are ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're hosting a gathering or craving a comforting snack, these delectable bites promise to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cornmeal
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Green onions, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups Sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chopped green onions and sun-dried tomatoes until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the hush puppies.
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry 4-5 hush puppies at a time to avoid overcrowding.
Cook each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the hush puppies are golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the hush puppies from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat until all the batter is used.
Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer, optionally with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 734.8 g | 942% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.5 g | 538% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 2524 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 351.2 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2996 mg | 64% | |
*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.
