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Southern Hushpuppies

Diana
Deep-fried southern hushpuppies offer a delightful crunch and tender cornbread-like flavor. Perfect for fish fries or barbecues, this recipe is simply irresistible.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 279
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Course Bread
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg, large
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Prepare the oil and work area: Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F to 360°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or tray with paper towels.
  • Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cayenne (if using). In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg. Stir into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chopped green onion.
  • Fry the hushpuppies: Drop batter by heaping teaspoons into the oil.  Keeping batches small—too many at once cools the oil quickly—fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown.
  • Drain and serve: Drain on paper towels and season with a little salt. 

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 424mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Keyword deep fryer, hush puppies, hushpuppies
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