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Classic Hush Puppies Recipe

Delight in these crispy, golden hush puppies! Perfect as a snack or side dish, they're packed with flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Easy, Fried, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Hush Puppies:

  • 1.5 cup cornmeal fine or medium grind
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 2-3 Tbsp cane sugar or coconut sugar for sweetness
  • 3 stalks green onion finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk or cream buttermilk preferred
  • 2 large eggs slightly beaten
  • 3 cups avocado oil for frying

Instructions

Directions

  • Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and cane sugar. Whisk everything together until well blended.
  • Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and slightly beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
  • Step 3: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if some lumps remain. Fold in the finely chopped green onions.
  • Step 4: In a deep frying pan or fryer, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat. You’ll know it’s ready when a small drop of batter sizzles upon contact.
  • Step 5: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn them halfway through for even cooking.
  • Step 6: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the hush puppies to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm, and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Paper Towels

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
  • Experiment with add-ins like jalapeños or cheese for added flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last up to a week in the fridge.