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Deep Fried Hushpuppies

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 1.6 cups cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Sift dry ingredients together. Cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, flour, sugar, salt and peppers. Mix well.
    1.6 cups cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/3 cup plain flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Add eggs, buttermilk and onion to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Set aside while you heat the oil
    2 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 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.
    oil
  • 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: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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