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Why are they called hush puppies? Legend says cooks tossed fried dough to quiet barking dogs. One bite of these crispy, golden cornmeal nuggets and you’ll understand\u2014they silence everything except your chewing. Perfect with fried fish, BBQ, or just your hungry face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes about 20 hush puppies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 cup (125g) yellow cornmeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (65g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tbsp baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 large egg, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00be cup (180ml) buttermilk (or regular milk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup finely diced onion (optional but authentic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Mix Dry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Mix Wet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In another bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pour wet into dry. Stir until just combined. Fold in diced onion if using. Batter should be thick (like cookie dough).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Heat Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat 2 inches of oil to 365\u00b0F (185\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Fry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Use a small cookie scoop or two spoons to drop 1-tablespoon balls into hot oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fry 2\u20133 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and puffed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drain on paper towels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Serve hot with honey butter, tartar sauce, or just plain. They vanish fast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 min | Cook Time:<\/strong> 10 min | Total:<\/strong> 20 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best fresh and hot.<\/strong> Leftovers? Refrigerate 2 days. Reheat in air fryer at 375\u00b0F for 3\u20134 minutes or oven at 400\u00b0F for 5 minutes. Do not microwave (rubbery tragedy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Crispy on the outside, soft and slightly sweet on the inside. These little cornmeal fritters are the soul food side dish you didn’t know you needed. Fried fish optional (but recommended).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[18,19,20,16,17,21,15],"class_list":["post-31","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-cornmeal-fritters","tag-easy-hush-puppies","tag-fried-side-dish","tag-hush-puppy-recipe","tag-soul-food-recipe","tag-southern-cooking","tag-southern-hush-puppies"],"yoast_head":"\n
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