Description
This Easy Hush Puppies recipe delivers crispy, golden cornmeal fritters that are perfect as a Southern side or snack. Made with pantry staples like cornmeal, onion, and buttermilk, they fry up in minutes and pair beautifully with seafood, barbecue, or dips. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or game day snacks. Discover how to make tender, fluffy hush puppies at home with this quick and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in the chopped onion.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
4. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
5. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to carefully drop dollops of batter into the hot oil.
6. Fry the hush puppies in batches, turning them occasionally, until golden brown—about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This batter should be thick, not runny.
Use a thermometer to maintain oil at 350°F for even frying.
For an extra kick, add minced jalapeños or shredded cheddar to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 hush puppies
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg