Enjoy the classic Southern taste with this easy and delicious hush puppies recipe. These golden-brown nuggets are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect as a side dish or as a snack. This recipe takes just a few ingredients and can be whipped up in no time. Serve them along with fried fish or barbecue for a true Southern dining experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this traditional recipe that never gets old.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, chopped onion, chopped jalapeno pepper, and beaten egg.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, around 1 tablespoon each. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Fry the hush puppies until golden brown, turning them occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the hush puppies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot as a side dish or as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
