The Best Hush Puppies
What’s warm and crunchy and a mouthful of cornmeal deliciousness? You guessed it, Hushpuppies! There is a seafood restaurant in Louisville, KY that has been a go-to spot for fish and their amazing Hushpuppies since I was a girl. I crave them. Usually in a fish box for two, with extra tartar sauce for dipping. None better. Of course I've tried to duplicate them on my own!
The perfect Hushpuppy has a crunchy, golden brown exterior and a steamy, fluffy moist interior dotted with diced onion. That’s it. So simple. Yet getting the combination of ingredients right is a small journey. Don’t worry, I’ve done it for you! The next time you want some deep-fried comfort food, give these Hushpuppies a try. You’ll be making them more often than you think. Happy eating!
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The perfect Hushpuppy has a crunchy, golden brown exterior and a steamy, fluffy moist interior dotted with diced onion. That’s it. So simple and yet getting the combination right is a small journey. Don’t worry, I’ve done it for you!
- 1 gal Vegetable Oil (pref. Canola or Safflower)
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Minced Onion
- 3 tbsp Parsley (minced)
Heat frying oil to 365°F (185°C)
Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C)
Thoroughly whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil and eggs in a bowl.
Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl.
Fold buttermilk mixture, onion and parsley into cornmeal mixture until just mixed. The batter should be scoopable but not firm. (Add more buttermilk if needed.)
Drop batter into the hot oil in tablespoon sized portions. A 2 oz. cookie scoop works well for this purpose.
Fry until each Hush Puppy is golden brown, turning to cook evenly, 6 to 10 minutes.
Remove Hush Puppies with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with remaining batter.
Place the finished Hush Puppies in a paper towel lined, oven proof pan and keep warm in the preheated oven until ready to serve.