Hush Puppies: the effortless recipe for a popular Southern side dish
With a delicious crunchy golden brown outside and an ultra-soft, flaky inside, there's nothing like a fresh batch of hush puppies. Hush puppies are a mouthwatering Southern side dish that is especially tasty with fried main meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a large, deep skillet, heat 2-inches of oil to 355°F and check the temperature with a candy thermometer.
Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl.
Beat in the egg.
Add in the buttermilk.
Add in the butter and stir until combined.
When the oil is hot, drop large spoonfuls of the batter into the oil. Check the oil temperature periodically during frying to ensure that it remains constant and doesn't vary too much from the initial 355°F.
Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
Serve immediately with aioli or tartar sauce.
