Indulge in the crunchy and flavorful goodness of buttermilk hush puppies. These deep-fried Southern treats are perfect as a snack or as a side dish. Made with a simple batter and a touch of buttermilk, these hush puppies are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are the perfect combination of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside fried fish or shrimp for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- Cornmeal
- All-purpose flour
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Onion
- Green onion
- Jalapeno pepper
- Garlic powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg until well blended.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Stir in finely chopped onion, green onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a spoon or small scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.
- Fry the hush puppies in small batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, flipping them halfway through.
- Remove the hush puppies from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter.
- Serve the hot hush puppies immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish to fried fish or shrimp.
