Description
Crispy, golden hush puppies made with cornmeal and buttermilk, perfect for a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 onion (about 1 cup), minced
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Tartar sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add the buttermilk, onion, egg, and chives, stirring just until combined. The batter will be thick and slightly sticky.
Using a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls about 2 inches in diameter.
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven until shimmering and reaching approximately 375 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. Working in batches, carefully add the hush puppies in a single layer using a large slotted spoon. Fry until they turn a deep golden color on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked hush puppies immediately to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil, then sprinkle with additional salt.
Serve the hush puppies warm, accompanied by tartar sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped jalapenos or corn kernels to the batter. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces besides tartar like honey mustard or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 40