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Golden-brown hush puppies recipe stacked on a ceramic plate, garnished with herbs and served with a side of creamy dipping sauce.

hush puppies recipe

These golden, crispy Southern hush puppies recipe are light, fluffy, and full of flavor — made with buttermilk, cornmeal, and a touch of onion. Marcus’s grandma’s 1952 recipe ensures the perfect crunch outside and a soft, tender center inside. A timeless favorite for fish fries, barbecues, or any comfort food gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Southern, American, Soul Food
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal - Use stone-ground for more texture
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - Can substitute with self-rising flour omit baking powder and salt
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder - Helps create light texture
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda - Adds rise and tang
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar -Balances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt -To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper -Optional for spice
  • 1 cup Buttermilk -Cold; can substitute with milk + vinegar
  • 1 large Egg - Lightly beaten
  • ½ cup Diced onion - Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Minced jalapeño - Optional for heat
  • Vegetable or peanut oil -Enough to fill pot 3–4 inches deep
  • ½ cup Corn kernels - Optional addition for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Pickle juice - Optional enhances flavor
  • 3 tablespoon Beercold or crushed ice cubes -Optional for light texture

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy pot or Dutch oven (4 qt) (For deep frying )
  • 1 Deep-fry thermometer (To maintain 365°F oil temperature))
  • 1 Slotted Spoon or Spider Strainer (For removing hush puppies)
  • 1 Large mixing bowls (For dry and wet ingredients)
  • 1 Cookie scoop or tablespoon (For portioning batter)

Method
 

  1. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, and spices until fully blended and smooth.
  2. Combine buttermilk, egg, onion, and jalapeño in a bowl until evenly mixed.
  3. Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together to create a thick, lumpy batter.
  4. Allow the batter to sit for five minutes so ingredients fully hydrate and bind.
  5. Preheat the oil in a deep pot to 365°F and keep temperature consistent while frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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