Hush Puppies

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Southern Hush Puppies are a favorite side dish made with a cornmeal batter that is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep fried hush puppies, hush puppy recipe, hushpuppies, southern hush puppies

Servings: Hush Puppies

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup diced candied jalapenos or pickled jalapenos optional
3 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add eggs, buttermilk, milk, jalapenos and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Whisk just until combined.
Heat frying oil in a dutch oven or deep cast iron skillet using a deep fry thermometer, heating to 375°.
Use a small cookie scoop or 2 tablespoons to scoop batter into hot oil, frying a few hush puppies at a time. Cook 3- 5 minutes until golden brown.
Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.

Notes

Variation: Mix in diced onion and additional spices into the batter with the milk and eggs if desired.

Spices: Add granulated garlic, smoked paprika and black pepper for more savory flavors.

Self Rising Flour: If you have self-rising flour or cornmeal mix, skip the salt and baking powder.

Baked Hush Puppies: If you bake hush puppy batter you will essentially have corn bread or corn bread muffins.

Warming: Keep hush puppies warm in a 250° oven until ready to serve.

Storage: Hush puppies are best enjoyed fresh. Leftover hush puppies can be stored in a zip top bag or air tight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat: Place on a baking sheet and cook at 350° for 8 – 10 minutes.

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