Description
A classic Southern dish featuring deep-fried cornmeal dough balls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, onion, and egg. Stir until combined.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Adjust onion quantity to your taste.
- Ensure the oil is hot for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 hush puppies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southern Hush Puppies Recipe