Buttermilk Hush Puppies
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Buttermilk Hush Puppies

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside - these classic buttermilk hush puppies are the perfect seafood side.

25 min
24 servings

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Servings

24

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

3

carbs

11

fiber

1

protein

2

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cayenne.

2

In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and onion.

3

Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Let batter rest 10 minutes.

4

Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.

5

Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil, frying 6-8 at a time.

6

Fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning once.

7

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Use two spoons to drop the batter - one to scoop, one to push it off into the oil.

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