Hush Puppies
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Hush Puppies

Golden, crispy cornmeal fritters with a tender inside — a natural companion to fried fish and seafood.

25 min
20 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Servings

20

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

80

Protein

2 g

Carbs

12 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 black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1

Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.

2

Stir in diced onion.

3

Whisk together buttermilk and egg.

4

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5

Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F in a deep pot.

6

Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil.

7

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

8

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Our Team's Pro Tips

Let batter rest 10-15 minutes before frying - allows cornmeal to absorb liquid fully

Use two spoons to drop batter - creates uniform oval shapes that cook evenly

The golden rule: Oil at 365°F - test with one hush puppy first

Common mistake: Overcrowding lowers oil temp. Fry in batches of 5-6

Make-ahead: Fry completely, cool, freeze. Reheat in 350°F oven for 10 minutes

Secret ingredient: A tablespoon of sugar balances the savory perfectly

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