5 from 72 votes
Hush Puppies
Hush Puppies are deep-fried cornmeal-based balls that are crispy outside and tender inside, flavored with finely chopped onion and mild spices. Achieving the right batter consistency is important to get a non-greasy, fluffy interior with a golden brown exterior. They make a classic fried side or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 9 tablespoons onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Large egg
Instructions
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot until the oil is 3 to 4 inches deep.
- Heat the oil to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, onion, salt, and ground red pepper.
- Add the milk, the egg, and stir to combine.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry only a few at a time for best results. If you add too many at once the oil temperature may drop and they make not cook well.
- Fry the hush puppies for 1 to 2 minutes, until they have browned.
- Remove them from the oil, and drain on a wire rack.
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Notes
- Adjust batter thickness by adding or reducing milk to achieve a consistency similar to thick Belgian waffle batter for best frying results.
- Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady and ensure even golden crust without greasiness.
- Different cornmeal brands absorb liquid differently; tweak milk amount accordingly to suit desired batter texture.
- Batter consistency is crucial to avoid greasy or dense hush puppies—aim for a scoopable batter that holds its shape.
Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
89mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.