Hush Puppies
Hush puppies are small deep-fried balls made from a cornmeal-based batter mixed with flour, seasonings like garlic powder and paprika, sugar, and chopped green onions. The batter is formed into tablespoon-sized balls and fried in hot avocado oil until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside. These savory bites feature a slightly sweet, spiced corn flavor with a satisfying crunch from frying. They are versatile and often served alongside burgers or as a snack, offering a pleasant contrast to main dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup cornmeal fine grind or medium grind
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 2-3 Tbsp cane sugar or coconut sugar
- 3 talks green onion finely chopped
- 2/3 cup buttermilk or cream
- 2 large egg lightly beaten
- 3 cups avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Add the onion, buttermilk and eggs to the dry mixture and mix until combined.
- In a large thick-bottomed pot or saucepan, heat about 3 – 4 cups of high temperature cooking oil to 350 degrees.
- Using your hands, form balls (about a tablespoon worth of dough works great) and carefully drop them in the hot oil with a heat resistant spoon. The oil should bubble around the hushpuppies and should naturally turn them in circles, evenly cooking them and creating a nice crispy outside. This only takes a minute or two or until golden brown/desired level of crisp. Fry 3 to 6 at a time so that the puppies have plenty of space.
Notes
- Serve hush puppies alongside burgers or enjoy leftovers with jam at breakfast.
- Form dough balls of about one tablespoon each for even frying and uniform size.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F and avoid crowding the pan to achieve crispy, evenly cooked hush puppies.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30 hush puppies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 30 | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.