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Hush Puppies Recipe

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This Hush Puppies recipe is a tasty southern dish with a crispy outside and a soft tender middle. This recipe is a family favorite that they love that will soon be a family favorite in your home too. 

Hush Puppies Recipe

If you have not connected with your Southern roots yet, now is the time with these homemade hush puppies. They are so easy to make and you will find yourself making them again and again. You will love the combination of the crispy outside with the nice tender inside. 

hush puppies recipe

Serve all your favorite southern seafood dishes, collard greens, and Cracker Barrel Mac and cheese for a meal that your family will be raving about! 

hush puppies recipe

What are hush puppies?

Hush puppies are small cornmeal/ flour batter balls that are then deep-fried. Typically they are enjoyed as an appetizer or a southern seafood dish. 

hush puppies recipe

Ingredients:

  • ½ Cup All-purpose Flour
  • ½ Cup Cornmeal
  • ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Large Egg, Room Temperature
  • ½ Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Small Onion, Finely Diced
  • Vegetable Oil, For Frying (2-4 cups, at least 3 inches deep in the pot your frying in)

How to Make Hush Puppies

  • In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, kosher salt, black pepper, and baking soda until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg and buttermilk together until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it may result in dense hush puppies.
  • Gently fold in the finely diced onions, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • In a deep pot, or skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat.
  • Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop rounded portions of the batter into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry the hush puppies until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Once cooked, use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the hush puppies to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Serve the hush puppies warm with your desired dipping sauce, such as hot honey or any other preferred sauce.
Hush Puppies Recipe

Tips Tricks and FAQs

  • This recipe calls for buttermilk but you can use whole milk instead. You can also make your own buttermilk which consists of ¾ cup of milk, ¾ teaspoon of white vinegar, and then still. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes and then stir it again and add to the recipe. 
  • To ensure all your hush puppies are the same size you can use an ice cream scoop. 
  • The perfect size for a hushpuppy is about the size of a golf ball. Be consistent with the size so they all cook evenly. 
Hush Puppies Recipe

Storage

Hush Puppies are best enjoyed right away. 

You can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

Hush Puppies are best enjoyed right away. 

You can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days

Storage

Hush Puppies are best enjoyed right away. 

You can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days

hush puppies recipe

Freezer

If you prefer you can freeze these in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. 

hush puppies recipes

How to defrost hushpuppies?

You will want to defrost your hush puppies in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 8 minutes. 

hush puppies recipe

Are hush puppies gluten-free?

No hush puppies are not gluten-free. You can use gluten-free cornmeal and flour but you may see a change in texture and flavor. 

hush puppies recipe

Hush Puppies Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Hush puppies recipe is a tasty southern dish with a crispy outside and soft tender middle. This recipe is a family favorite that they love that will soon be a family favorite in your home too.

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup All-purpose Flour
  • ½ Cup Cornmeal
  • ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Large Egg, Room Temperature
  • ½ Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Small Onion, Finely Diced
  • Vegetable Oil, For Frying (2-4 cups, at least 3 inches deep in the pot your frying in)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, kosher salt, black pepper, and baking soda until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and buttermilk together until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the four mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it may result in dense hush puppies.
  4. Gently fold in the finely diced onions, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. In a deep pot or skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat.
  6. Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop rounded portions of the batter into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry the hush puppies until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the hush puppies to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve the hush puppies warm with your desired dipping sauce, such as hot honey or any other preferred sauce.

Notes

Yields: Approximately 12-16 Hush Puppies

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 45Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

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