Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these hush puppies are a delightful Southern treat perfect for serving alongside fried fish, barbecued meats, or simply as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg until well combined.
- Stir in chopped onion and green bell pepper into the buttermilk mixture.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm as a side dish or snack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped jalapeños or cheese to the batter.
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent for even frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: side dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 hush puppies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg