Southern Hush Puppies
Golden deep-fried Southern hush puppies—crispy cornmeal fritters with onion, perfect beside fried catfish or BBQ. Fry until deep golden and cooked through in the center (about 200°F inside).
đź›’Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Neutral oil for deep frying
- Optional: 1/4 cup corn kernels or chopped jalapeño
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Deep pot or Dutch oven
- Thermometer
- Cookie scoop
- Wire rack
đź“ťInstructions
- 1
Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir in onion (and corn/jalapeño if using).
- 2
Whisk egg and buttermilk; fold into dry mix just until combined—thick batter. Rest 5–10 minutes.
- 3
Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter (do not crowd). Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and centers are cooked through.
- 4
Drain on a rack; salt lightly. Serve hot with fish fry or BBQ.
- 5
Best fresh; refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours up to 1 day and re-crisp at 375°F.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 220
🏷️Recipe Tags
âť“Frequently Asked Questions
Greasy insides?
Keep oil at 350°F; smaller scoops cook through faster.
Bake instead?
Scoop onto a greased sheet, spray with oil, bake 425°F 12–15 minutes—less crisp but workable.
Sweet hush puppies?
Add an extra tablespoon sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
Food safety?
Fry until centers are hot and set; chill leftovers within 2 hours.
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