These Southern Style Hush Puppies are delectable bits of golden brown, crispy fried goodness, made from a perfectly seasoned cornmeal batter with a soft cornbread center make these totally addicting.
3tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted and cooled slightly
canola oil for frying
Instructions
In a dutch oven or heavy bottom skillet with deep sides, add peanut oil or oil you are using about 3-4 inches up the side of the pan. Bring the oil up to temperature over medium heat to 350°F.
While the oil is heating up, make the batter. In a medium size mixing bowl add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder to a large bowl, stir to combine. If you are going to add the cayenne pepper add it in to the mixture at this time.
In a separate medium-sized bowl whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and grated onion.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir them in so there are no dry patches. Mix in the butter and stir it in until combined.
Scoop batter into 1 tablespoon-sized dollops into the hot oil, be very careful at this step. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you fry the remaining hush puppies.
Recipe Notes
Do not overheat the oil, if the oil becomes too hot the outside of the hush puppies will cook too fast leaving the insides uncooked. Try to maintain the temperature as close to 350°F as possible.
Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Southern Style Hush Puppies
Amount Per Serving (1 hush puppy)
Calories 56Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 131mg6%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 66IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.