Hush Puppies

Name: Hush Puppies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño (optional), seeded, minced; 1 large egg, beaten; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside cornmeal fritters seasoned with onion and a hint of jalapeño. A Southern staple alongside fried fish, BBQ, or any summer cookout spread.

45 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño (optional), seeded, minced
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 2 tsp granulated sugar.
2

Stir in 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion and 1 seeded, minced jalapeño (optional).
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 beaten large egg and 3/4 cup buttermilk. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined - do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
4

Pour 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying) into a deep, heavy pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C), using a thermometer to check.
5

Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop batter by heaping tablespoons into the hot oil. Fry in batches of 6-8, turning once, until deep golden brown all over, about 3-4 minutes.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with a pinch of salt and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Hush Puppies dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3/4 cup buttermilk. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Hush Puppies gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Hush Puppies keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Hush Puppies?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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