Southern Hush Puppies
Delight in the crispy and fluffy texture of Southern hush puppies, a nostalgic treat perfect for gatherings and summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup flour
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 Tbsp cold butter, cubed
- Oil for frying (e.g., vegetable or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Preheat about 2 inches of oil in a large skillet to roughly 365°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Add in the egg and buttermilk, stirring until just combined, then fold in the cubed butter.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of the batter carefully into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove fried hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm.
Notes
Watch for the right oil temperature to prevent greasy hush puppies. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 hush puppies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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