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Homemade Hush Puppy Recipe

Delicious golden-brown cornbread bites that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • slotted spoon
  • Paper towels for draining

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well blended.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. In a frying pan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop the batter into the hot oil.
  6. Fry the hush puppies for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
  7. Once cooked, remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve the hush puppies warm.

Notes

Experiment with adding spices or ingredients like jalapeños or cheese for extra flavor.