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Hush Puppies
Perfect Hush Puppies are a work of art. Fluffy and light on the inside, crispy and salty on the outside, these easy homemade Hush Puppies are about to become your new favorite snack recipe. Bonus: A warm platter of Hush Puppies can be yours in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings (4 hush puppies each)
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal (see note 1)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion minced
- 2 tablespoons scallions finely sliced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 to 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add egg, onion, and scallions, and stir until combined. Add milk in small amounts until a thick batter forms.
- In a large pot, Dutch oven, or deep fryer, bring 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees. Drop batter in rounded teaspoons into the batter and fry until brown, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Yellow cornmeal: Classic Hush Puppies actually score their yellow hue and summery flavor from cornmeal, not corn. Although I wouldn't be mad about a scoop of corn kernels in the batter if they happen to be handy!
- Vegetable oil: Or any neutral cooking oil with a higher smoke point, like canola oil or avocado oil.
- Yield: This Hush Puppies recipe makes six, 4-fritter servings. Feel free to double the batter for a crowd, frying in batches.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, reheat in an oven or air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6servings
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (4 hush puppies each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6servings | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.