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Southern Hush Puppies Recipe

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Southern Hush Puppies are crispy, golden-fried cornmeal balls flavored with diced onion and jalapeno, offering a perfect savory snack or side dish with a hint of spice and classic southern charm.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups self rising cornmeal (yellow or white)
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose Creole seasoning

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Add-ins

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 large jalapeno, de-seeded & de-veined, finely diced

For Frying

  • Canola oil (about 4 cups)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 200℉ to keep the hush puppies warm after frying. Prepare a wire baking rack placed on top of a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil from the fried hush puppies.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl or measuring cup, combine the self rising cornmeal, all purpose flour, granulated sugar, and Creole seasoning. Stir these dry ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Add wet ingredients & mix batter: Pour the buttermilk and beaten egg into the dry mixture. Add the finely diced onion and jalapeno. Stir just enough to evenly incorporate everything without over-mixing. Let the batter rest while you heat the oil.
  4. Heat the oil: In a large Dutch oven or cast iron skillet, pour 3-4 cups of canola oil, enough to reach 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep. Heat over high heat until the oil reaches 365℉ or sizzles when a pinch of cornmeal is dropped in.
  5. Fry hush puppies: Using a cookie scoop, drop 8-10 batter scoops into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature, usually reducing to medium heat during the first batch.
  6. Drain and keep warm: Transfer the golden brown hush puppies to the prepared wire rack to drain excess oil. Place the rack and baking sheet in the preheated oven to keep them warm while you fry remaining batches.
  7. Serve: Serve the hush puppies hot and enjoy their crispy exterior with a flavorful, tender interior.

Notes

  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy crust.
  • Do not over-mix the batter to keep hush puppies light and tender.
  • Removing jalapeno seeds and veins reduces heat but keeps flavor; adjust spice level to taste.
  • Use a wire rack over paper towels for draining to prevent sogginess.
  • Keep cooked hush puppies warm in a low oven to maintain crispness until serving.

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