The Best Hush Puppies Recipe
This Southern Hush Puppies recipe is packed with addictive flavor, perfectly golden and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside!
Servings: 12 hush puppies
Calories: 64kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup white corn meal
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp no-salt Creole seasoning
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, Creole seasoning, and parsley.
- Add in egg, onion, and milk and whisk until well combined. Batter will be thick. Let batter sit for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy medium sauce pan over medium heat. Once reaches 360F, scoop 1 tablespoon of batter (#60 scoop) and gently add to oil. Scoop and cook six at a time.
- Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Allow oil to return to 360F before cooking second batch. Serve hot.
Notes
How to store & reheat hush puppies
Homemade hush puppies are best eaten once they are hot out that grease boos. But if you have any leftovers, let them cool down and just store at room temperature for up to three days. When you wanna reheat, pop in the oven at 350° F or in the air fryer at 325° F until heated through.How long will hush puppies last in the fridge?
They will last for up to 5 days in the fridge.Can I freeze hushpuppies?
Yep for sure boos. Add to a resealable plastic bag and remove the air. Make sure you label with the date. They will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.Nutrition
Serving: 3g | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.6mg