Description
Crispy Southern hush puppies dance with golden-brown perfection, blending cornmeal’s rustic charm and Southern hospitality. Irresistible bites of comfort connect generations, inviting you to savor a classic taste of comfort from the American South.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Fats and Optional Add-ins:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (can substitute bacon fat)
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, seeded and chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform base for the hush puppies.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, blending until a smooth, cohesive batter forms.
- Gently fold in diced jalapenos for an optional spicy kick, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and batter to set.
- Prepare a deep-frying vessel by heating oil to a precise 350°F, ensuring optimal frying temperature.
- Using a tablespoon or small scoop, carefully drop batter portions into the hot oil, working in small batches of 5-6 pieces.
- Fry hush puppies for approximately 3 minutes, periodically rotating with a slotted spoon to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Once crispy exterior is achieved, transfer hush puppies to a wire rack or paper towel-lined surface to drain excess oil.
- Continue frying remaining batter, maintaining consistent oil temperature and batch size.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, accompanied by preferred dipping sauce or condiment.
Notes
- Chill the batter beforehand to help hush puppies maintain a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper or adding different types of peppers like serranos for extra kick.
- Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform-sized hush puppies that cook evenly and look professionally made.
- Check oil temperature with a thermometer to prevent burning or undercooking, maintaining consistent 350 degrees throughout frying process.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg