How to Make Buttermilk Hush Puppies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttermilk hush puppies are a classic Southern dish that is loved by many for its crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior. These delicious little morsels are perfect for serving as an appetizer or side dish at a cookout, picnic, or family gathering. They are also a great way to use up leftover buttermilk, making them a versatile and economical choice for your next meal.

Buttermilk hush puppies are a simple yet satisfying dish that is easy to make at home. The key to their success...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 4 green onions, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat 1 quart vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Whisk buttermilk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and eggs in a bowl.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Fold buttermilk mixture, onion, and green onions into cornmeal mixture until just mixed.
  • Drop 6 to 8 tablespoon-sized balls of batter into the hot oil; fry until each hush puppy is golden brown, turning the hush puppies to cook evenly, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place on brown paper bags to drain. Repeat with any remaining batter.
  • Transfer hush puppies to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 277mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 141mg