Hush Puppies Recipe
This classic Hush Puppies Recipe yields golden, crunchy cornmeal fritters that are the ultimate Southern side dish when frying up fish or barbecue.
Ingredients
Instructions
Pour oil into a deep, heavy skillet or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F on a candy or deep-fry thermometer.
Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, stir together chopped onion, jalapeño, Greek yogurt, beaten egg, and milk until smooth.
Pour wet mix into dry ingredients and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Don’t overmix; that keeps the interior light.
Let it sit 8–10 minutes to ensure a tender crumb.
Scoop batter by heaping tablespoons and gently drop into the hot oil. Fry until deep golden brown.
Transfer cooked hush puppies to a paper-towel-lined plate. Let them rest before serving.
