Long John Silvers Hush Puppies
Recreate the iconic flavors of Long John Silver's with these crispy, golden hush puppies—a perfect blend of Southern comfort and classic seafood-side charm. These bite-sized delights combine yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a hint of sugar for a subtly sweet base, while finely chopped onion adds a savory kick. Fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil, their irresistibly crunchy exterior gives way to a fluffy, moist center. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal as a side dish for fried fish, barbecues, or as a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve them warm and watch them disappear! Keywords: crispy hush puppies, Long John Silver’s copycat recipe, Southern side dish, easy fried snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of dry ingredients.
Stir in the finely chopped onion to the dry mixture.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd the fryer.
Fry the hush puppies for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn golden brown, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the hush puppies from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve warm as a side dish or snack, optionally with dipping sauces of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 960.1 g | 1231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.0 g | 695% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 3389 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 610 mg | 13% | |
*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.
