Southern Hush Puppies
  1. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches in a dutch oven; heat to 375° F. (See Note 2)

  2. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add onion; stir to combine.

  3. Add egg and buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes.

  4. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry, in 3 batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. (See Note 3)

  5. Remove from oil; drain on wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet.

  6. Keep warm in 200° F oven.

  7. Yield: 1 ½ to 2 dozen Southern Hush Puppies.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

CategoryFried Food

CuisineSouthern

Occasions🍗Barbecue📆Everyday🏞️Picnic

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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