Southern Style Hush Puppies

How to Make Southern Style Hush Puppies at Home

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to combine.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. 4

   Fold in 1 medium finely chopped onion until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

5. 5

   Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.

6. 6

   Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 1 tablespoon each) into the oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.

7. 7

   Fry the hush puppies for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.

8. 8

   Remove the fried hush puppies from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

9. 9

   Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter until all hush puppies are cooked.

10. 10

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