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Southern-Style Crispy Golden Hush Puppies

This homemade hush puppies recipe combines the perfect ratio of cornmeal and flour with eggs and diced onion, then deep-fries the batter until each hush puppy reaches golden-brown perfection. The result is a crispy exterior giving way to a tender, slightly sweet interior that pairs beautifully with seafood or stands alone as a delicious appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 277
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a deep, heavy pot or Dutch oven to 365°F (185°C). Use a candy/deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
  3. Add the diced onion to the dry ingredients and stir to coat.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and beaten eggs until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix - a few lumps are perfectly fine.
  6. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes while the oil reaches the proper temperature.
  7. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, working in batches of 5-6 hush puppies at a time.
  8. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until the hush puppies are golden brown on all sides.
  9. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  10. Serve hot for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 407mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13g
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