Buttermilk Hush Puppies
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Buttermilk Hush Puppies

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside — classic buttermilk hush puppies, a natural seafood side.

25 min
24 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Servings

24

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

75

Protein

2 g

Carbs

11 g

Fat

3 g

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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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