If you grew up in the South, eating hush puppies is not new to you, and it must be one of your favorites like many other Southerners. If not, you’re missing out on a delicious and addicting dish. Hush puppies are cornmeal with onions, eggs, and seasonings that are fried to crispy perfection, and then served with a dipping sauce on the side.
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Hush puppies can be served as a side dish, an appetizer, or a snack, it’s a dish that you can eat anytime you want, and it’s kid-friendly too. I bet even picky eaters won’t be able to say no to crispy hush puppies. You can also make your version of this dish a bit spicy if you want your food with a little kick. For now, learn the recipe below and watch this video tutorial by Catherine’s Plates on YouTube.
Ingredients for Southern Hush Puppies:
- 1½ cups of self-rising cornmeal
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp of honey or white granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp of creole, cajun, or a seasoning blend
- ½ cup of buttermilk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely minced
- 4 cups of canola oil or other oil, for frying
How to Make Southern Hush Puppies:
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the self-rising cornmeal, flour, seasoning, sugar, buttermilk, egg, and onion, then mix everything until incorporated, and let it rest while preheating your oil. Place a large Dutch oven on a stove over medium-high heat, then add about 3 to 4 cups of cooking oil or until it’s about 2 inches high, and preheat it top 350 degrees.
Step 2
Once the oil is hot, scoop the batter with a cookie or ice cream scoop, then drop it in the oil, and put about 7 to 8 scoops per batch to not overcrowd the pan. Allow them to fry for a few minutes, then once they’re floating in the oil, move them around and let them continue cooking for about 2 to 3 more minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
Step 3
Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the cooked hush puppies from the pot, then transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to drain off the excess oil, and continue cooking the rest of the hush puppies. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and the side and enjoy!
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Easy Southern Hush Puppies Recipe
