Deep Fried Hushpuppies
Deep Fried Hushpuppies are an excellent addition to any supper. Whether you are serving Fish or Prime Rib, these bites of earthy goodness are too good to eat just one!
Servings 20
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- 1 & ⅔ cups Cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup Plain Flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- ¼ cup Diced Onion
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Sift dry ingredients together. Cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, flour, sugar, salt and peppers. Mix well.
- Add eggs, buttermilk and onion to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Set aside while you heat the oil
- Pour oil into a heavy cast iron pan or dutch oven until you have at least 2 inches of oil in the entire bottom of the pan. Closely monitor oil and heat to 350 degrees.
- Using a large spoon, take out 2 tablespoon spoonfuls and shape into an oblong ball. Carefully drop into the oil and fry for 1.5 to 2 minutes, carefully turning with a spoon or spider until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition(All values are estimates only)
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 191mg | Sugar: 1g