How to Make Quick and Easy Hush Puppies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Southern cuisine, then you've likely had the pleasure of enjoying hush puppies. These savory, deep-fried cornmeal treats are the perfect side dish for fried fish, barbeque, or just about any other Southern meal. They're also incredibly easy to make at home, and this quick and easy hush puppies recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Hush puppies are thought to have originated in the Southern United States, with their roots dating back to the early 19th ce...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8.5 ounce) packages dry corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Mix corn muffin mix, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until blended.
  • Stir eggs and evaporated milk into dry ingredients until moistened.
  • Stir cream-style corn into mixture to make a moist batter. Let batter stand while oil heats.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Gently drop a teaspoon of batter at a time into the hot oil, staying as close to the oil as possible to avoid splattering. Fry hush puppies until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch.
  • Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Nutrition

    176 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 461mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 90mg