Hush Puppies
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Hush Puppies
Description
This Hush Puppies recipe mixes cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, black pepper, egg, buttermilk, and thinly sliced green onions into a thick batter. The batter is spooned into hot oil and fried at 350°F, turning occasionally to achieve even golden brown crusts. The result is crisp on the outside yet moist and fluffy inside. The accompanying drizzle made from honey and chili sauce adds a spicy-sweet note that complements the savory hush puppies. These are best served warm and make a flavorful side or appetizer.
The recipe yields about 16 hush puppies, serving two per person. Frying them in batches ensures even cooking and optimal texture. Season with salt immediately after frying to enhance flavor. The spicy honey drizzle can be adjusted to taste for heat intensity.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 egg
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 2 green onion thinly sliced
to fry
- 2 cups neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
spicy honey drizzle
- ⅔ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce such as Sambal, fresh
- salt sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Pour oil in a large pot and begin preheating on medium-high heat.
- Place all ingredients for the hush puppies into a large bowl and whisk together to create a thick batter.
- Once the oil has reached 350 degrees F fry large (2 tablespoon) spoonfuls of batter for about 5 minutes, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes. This will take several batches.
- Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
- In a small bowl combine the honey and chili sauce and stir together.
- Serve the hush puppies warm with a drizzle of the spicy honey sauce.
Notes
- Fry the hush puppies in oil heated to 350°F for even cooking and a crispy exterior.
- Turn the hush puppies every few minutes while frying to brown all sides.
- Season them with salt right after frying to bring out the flavors.
- The spicy honey drizzle can be varied according to your heat preference by adjusting the chili sauce amount.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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