Fried Hush Puppies
Fried Hush Puppies are golden and crispy outside, tender inside, with rich, savory cornmeal flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 120g cornmeal (yellow or white)
- 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp 12g sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp 14g baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne or paprika optional
- 1 small onion finely grated
- 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Substitution: Use milk with vinegar for buttermilk; breadcrumbs for flour.
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- I whisk 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and ¼ tsp cayenne in a bowl for these Fried Hush Puppies.
Add Onion
- I stir in 1 grated onion for these crispy cornmeal nuggets’ flavor.
Add Wet Ingredients
- I make a well, add 1 cup buttermilk and 1 egg, and mix until thick but scoopable for this simple recipe.
Heat Oil
- I heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C) in a pot for these savory fried bites.
Fry Hush Puppies
- I drop tablespoon-sized batter into oil, frying 2–3 minutes per side until golden, then drain on paper towels for these Southern cornmeal bites.