Description
Delight in the crispy texture and savory flavor of homemade hush puppies, a classic Southern treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg, then add to the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the diced onion until evenly mixed.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in diced jalapeños or herbs.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough for frying to avoid greasy hush puppies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 hush puppies
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg