Southern Hush Puppy Recipe
Southern Hush Puppies are deceptively delicious bites of slightly sweetened cornmeal batter flavored with a little onion and fried until crisp on the outside and fluffy and light on the inside. They make a fantastic appetizer or side dish for almost any meal!
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (138g) cornmeal
- 1/2 cup (71g) all-purpose flour scooped & leveled
- 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup (169g) buttermilk
- 1/2 small onion grated (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup)
- Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl.1 cup (138g) cornmeal, 1/2 cup (71g) all-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients along with the grated onion and its juices, stirring until combined.1 large egg, 3/4 cup (169g) buttermilk, 1/2 small onion
- Heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven until it reaches 375°F on a digital thermometer. When hot, carefully use two spoons to drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, using the back of one spoon to push the batter in one at a time. Work in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning partway through with a wire spatula, until the hush puppies are golden brown.Peanut or vegetable oil
- Remove the hush puppies from the oil and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Keep an eye on the oil temperature while frying so that it stays consistent, adjusting the heat up or down as necessary.
Notes
- How to store: Leftover hush puppies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- How to freeze: Arrange cooked hush puppies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a resealable airtight container for longer term storage up to 3 months.
- Reheating: First, thaw if frozen. Then reheat in the air fryer or oven for best results. You can also use the microwave to reheat a few at a time. If you have an air fryer, hush puppies reheat really well by popping them in for 3-4 minutes to crisp up the outsides and taste almost as good as when they are fresh.
- Control the oil temperature. Use a good digital thermometer to maintain the oil temp right around 365°F, although anywhere between 350°F and 375°F will work. At lower temperatures, fried food absorbs more oil and takes longer to cook, while higher temperatures result in the outside burning before the inside is done.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg
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