Buttermilk Hush Puppies
Ingredients List
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
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1 cup buttermilk
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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2 eggs, room temperature
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup white sugar (Optional)
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup minced onion
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4 green onions, minced
Instructions
Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot until it reaches 365°F (185°C).
Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C).
In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and eggs.
In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold in the buttermilk mixture, onion, and green onions until just combined.
Carefully drop tablespoon-sized spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking, about 6 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove hush puppies and drain on brown paper bags. Continue with the remaining batter.
Transfer the cooked hush puppies to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven until ready to serve.
Chef's Tip
Adding sugar to your hush puppies will help them brown quickly, but it can also cause them to cook faster than expected. Keep an eye on the oil temperature and avoid making the hush puppies too large to ensure they cook all the way through.
If you’d like to incorporate corn, fold in 1/4 cup of canned or frozen kernels.
For a bit of heat, add 1 minced jalapeno or 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
Note from the Editor:
We’ve calculated the nutritional value of the frying oil assuming a 10% retention rate after cooking. The actual amount may vary based on factors like cooking time, temperature, ingredient density, and the specific oil used.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 339 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 339 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 277mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 6g | 11% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 53mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 141mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5