Hush Puppies
Crispy fried cornmeal balls with onion. The classic side to fried fish in the Southern US.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Easy
Hush puppies are quick to make and very moreish. They're crisp outside and soft inside.
Serve with butter or a dipping sauce.
Hush Puppies
25 min total · approx. 220 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Servings
Method
- Mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Stir in the egg, buttermilk and onion to make a thick batter.
- Heat the oil to 180°C.
- Drop in tablespoons of batter and fry for 3 minutes until golden. Drain and serve hot.
Cook's noteAdd chopped jalapeño for heat.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.