Southern Comfort Free recipe

Hush Puppies

Few Southern dishes are as reliable as Hush Puppies: golden fried cornmeal fritters, crisp outside and fluffy inside. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Additional: 10 min Total: 30 min

30Minutes

6Servings

4.5Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

1.5 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 onion, grated
oil for frying

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

270Calories

2gFat

55gCarbs

8gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Step 2
Stir in the egg, buttermilk, and grated onion to make a thick batter. Let it rest 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
Step 4
Using two spoons, drop small balls of batter into the oil, a few at a time.
Step 5
Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until deep golden and cooked through.
Step 6
Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.

Cook's tips

Keep the oil between batches at the target temperature; frying too many pieces at once cools the oil and makes the coating greasy instead of crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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