Classic Hush Puppies
Golden, crispy fried cornmeal fritters with a tender crumb inside. A Southern staple that's ready in under 30 minutes and perfect with any meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2
Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl until blended.
Step 3
Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; batter should be thick and spoonable.
Step 4
Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Use a thermometer to verify the temperature.
Step 5
Drop rounded tablespoon-sized pieces of batter into hot oil, working in batches of 6-8 so they don't crowd.
Step 6
Fry 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hush puppies are golden brown on all sides.
Step 7
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
Step 8
Serve warm with hot sauce, tartar sauce, or honey butter for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- heavy pot or deep fryer
- cooking thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- tablespoon measure
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