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Homemade Hush Puppies: Easy, Crispy Bites You’ll Love

Homemade Hush Puppies

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These homemade hush puppies are the perfect crispy bites to accompany your meals. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll love making these at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg together.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in the diced onion.
  5. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on all sides.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chopped jalapeños or herbs to the batter.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough to avoid soggy hush puppies.

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