Classic Southern Hush Puppies

How to Make Classic Southern Hush Puppies at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 medium onion
• 2 stalks green onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix well.

2. 2

   Finely chop 1 medium onion and 2 stalks of green onion. Add them to the dry mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 large egg until well combined.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

5. 5

   Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy pot to 365°F (185°C).

6. 6

   Using a tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.

7. 7

   Fry the hush puppies for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

8. 8

   Repeat the frying process until all the batter is used, maintaining the oil temperature.

9. 9

   Serve the hush puppies warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or honey.