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Hush Puppies Recipe
Hush Puppies are a Southern classic that you can whip up at home with a few simple ingredients. Enjoy them at your next fish fry or family barbecue!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings (makes 24 hush puppies)
Calories: 446 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal (150g)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90g)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup buttermilk (180mL)
- 1 large egg
- ½ small onion grated, (60g)
- peanut or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until the egg is well beaten. Add the wet mixture and grated onion to the cornmeal mixture and stir until well combined. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 inches of oil in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven until it reaches 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels.
- Using 2 spoons, drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. (Use the back of one spoon to push the batter off the other spoon, one at a time.) Work in batches to not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry until golden brown, turning halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove hush puppies using a slotted spoon or spider strainer and drain on the paper towels. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Don't overmix the batter. The hush puppies will turn out tough instead of fluffy.
- Let the batter rest. This will give the cornmeal time to absorb moisture so the batter thickens up well enough to scoop.
- Use a small cookie scoop. This perfectly portions each hush puppy. If you don't have one, two spoons still work great!
- To ensure accurate oil temperature, use a frying thermometer or digital thermometer to make sure the oil temperature remains at 350°F. You want to wait for the oil temperature to rise to the correct temperature before adding another batch. You can adjust your burner as well, as needed, to keep the oiling from getting too hot or too cool.
- Work in batches. Overcrowding the pot will cause the oil temperature to drop, leading to soggy hush puppies. They can also stick together in the oil if there isn't enough space for them to move around and crisp up on the outside.
Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
584mg
(24%)
Potassium
164mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings (makes 24 hush puppies)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.