How to Make Vicki's Hush Puppies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Southern comfort food, then you're going to love Vicki's Hush Puppies recipe. Hush puppies are a classic side dish that hails from the American South, and they are the perfect accompaniment to fried fish, seafood boils, and barbecue. This recipe has been passed down through generations in Vicki's family, and it's a tried and true favorite that never fails to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup self-rising cornmeal

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 24 hush puppies

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • While oil is heating, mix together onion, sugar, and eggs in a medium bowl. Blend in flour and cornmeal to make a batter.
  • Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls, 4 at a time, into hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    277 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 407mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 103mg