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Overhead view of hush puppies in white bowl.
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Hush Puppy Recipe

This hush puppy recipe is easy, crispy, and packed with Southern flavor. Inspired by classic Southern fish fries, these hush puppies come together in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hush puppies recipe, hush puppy recipe
Servings: 24
Calories: 145kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet or dutch oven
  • 1 Wire rack 
  • 1 pair of tongs or slotted spoon
  • 1 deep fryer or candy thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal (white or yellow)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup onion, grated (moisture squeezed out)
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 8 to 16 ounces vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups cornmeal, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    Ingredients needed to make hush puppies in separate bowls.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ½ cup grated onion, ¾ cup milk, and 1 large egg.
    Ingredients added to large glass mixing bowl.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until just combined to form a loose batter.
    Overhead view of hush puppy batter in glass mixing bowl with wooden spoon.
  • Heat 8-16 ounces vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat to 350°F to 365°F.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop batter into hot oil.
  • Fry 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
    Hush puppies frying in hot oil in cast iron skillet on black stovetop.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a wire rack to drain briefly, then onto a paper towel-lined plate.
    Hush puppies draining on wire rack on top of sheet pan.
  • Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm and enjoy!
    Close up view of hush puppies in large white bowl.

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Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • Use a thermometer for consistent oil temperature.
  • A Dutch oven works just as well as a cast iron skillet.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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