About
These Amazing Hushpuppies are to-die-for—golf-ball-sized nuggets of golden goodness. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these homemade Amazing Hushpuppies are one of the easiest side dish recipes you can make: it only takes a few minutes of fry time to make sweet, savory, and spicy treats. They’ll be ready in just 40 minutes so they’re ready whenever you are!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup onions, minced
- 1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers
- vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
Step 1 -In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal mix, flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Step 2 -Add the milk, buttermilk, and egg and mix until blended.
Step 3 -Stir in the onion and jalapeno peppers.
Step 4 -Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet on the stove-top until it reaches 370 degrees F.
Step 5 -Carefully drop the batter by level tablespoonfuls into the hot oil.
Step 6 -Fry, turning once during the cooking process, until the hushpuppies are golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 7 -Drain on paper towels.
Step 8 -Serve hot!
