Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe

 

Here’s a classic, crispy, fluffy Homemade Hush Puppies recipe — perfect as a side for fried chicken, fish, or even on their own!

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🟡 Homemade Hush Puppies

⭐ Ingredients (Makes ~20)

• 1 cup cornmeal (yellow)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sugar (optional but recommended)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar, let sit 5 min)
• 1 small onion, very finely minced
• 1 tbsp melted butter (optional for extra flavor)
• Oil for frying

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🔪 Instructions

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• cornmeal
• flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• sugar
• salt
• pepper
• paprika

2. Add Wet Ingredients

Stir in:

• egg
• buttermilk
• melted butter
• minced onion

Mix until just combined. Do not overmix — thick batter is perfect.

3. Heat the Oil

Heat oil in a deep pot to 175–180°C (350–360°F).

4. Fry

• Using a small cookie scoop or two teaspoons, drop small balls of batter into the hot oil.
• Fry 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until deep golden brown.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Serve Hot

Perfect with:

• honey butter
• tartar sauce
• spicy mayo
• ranch
• or alongside fried fish & chips

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🔥 Tips for Perfectly Round Hush Puppies

• Keep batter chilled before frying.
• Scoop with a wet spoon for smooth drops.
• Don’t overcrowd the pot.
• If they brown too fast → oil is too hot.

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If you want, I can also give you: ✅ Cheesy Hush Puppies
✅ Jalapeño Hush Puppies
✅ Sweet Moroccan-style Corn Fritters (a fun twist!)