Arkansas Hush Puppies
Small, deep-fried cornmeal fritters traditionally served alongside fried catfish at Arkansas fish fries.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 180 kcal
Equipment
- •Deep fryer or heavy pot
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- fat
- 8
- carbs
- 24
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 180
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
- 2
Stir in the diced onion.
- 3
Beat the egg and buttermilk in a separate bowl. Mix this into the dry ingredients to make a thick batter.
- 4
Heat the oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
- 5
Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Chef's tips
Let the batter rest for a few minutes before frying so the cornmeal absorbs the liquid fully. Fry one test puppy first to check your oil temperature.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes to re-crisp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Making the batter too thin, which causes the hush puppies to fall apart in the oil
- •Putting too many in the pot at once, which cools down the oil
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