Carolina Hush Puppies

Name: Carolina Hush Puppies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Cornmeal; 0.5 cup flour; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Baking powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 Onion; 1 Egg; 1 cup Buttermilk; Vegetable oil

Golden fried cornmeal fritters, a near-universal side across North Carolina fish camps and barbecue joints alike.

🇺🇸United States· North Carolina

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 190 kcal

Equipment

•Deep fryer or heavy pot
•Slotted spoon

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 190 kcal
fat: 8
carbs: 26
protein: 4
calories: 190

Instructions

1
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
2
Stir in the diced onion.
3
In a separate bowl, beat the egg with buttermilk.
4
Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until just mixed. Let the batter rest 5 minutes.
5
Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
6
Drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding.
7
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
8
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Chef's tips

Keep the oil at a steady 350°F so the hush puppies cook through before the outside gets too dark. Let the batter rest a few minutes before frying so the cornmeal softens for a tender center.

Storage

Best eaten fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Reheating

Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes to re-crisp.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Crowding the hot oil with too much batter at once, which makes them greasy and soggy
•Frying at too high a temperature, which browns the outside before the middle cooks