Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHoney J's Southern EateryHush Puppies Recipe

Hush Puppies Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy and golden

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Frying

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk together until the dry ingredients are well combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth. Stir in the finely chopped onion.

Combine and Mix

  1. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter into it; it should sizzle.

  2. 5

    Fry Hush Puppies

    Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the hush puppies and drain them on paper towels.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve Warm

    Serve the hush puppies warm as a side dish or snack, and enjoy their crispy and golden texture!

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