Crispy Cornmeal Hush Puppies
Golden, crunchy cornmeal fritters with a hint of jalapeño and a tender crumb inside. These Southern fried appetizers are done in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 whole jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Whisk cornmeal, flour, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a large bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and jalapeño until combined.
- 3
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined—batter will be thick.
- 4
Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F on a deep-fry or candy thermometer.
- 5
Working in batches, drop 1-inch spoonfuls of batter into oil without crowding.
- 6
Fry 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.
- 7
Transfer hush puppies to a paper-towel-lined plate and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- Dutch oven or heavy pot
- deep-fry thermometer or candy thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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