Jul 14 2026

Hushpuppies Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

fontina, jalapeno, red pepper sauce

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Frying

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Prepare Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and diced jalapeno until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the shredded fontina cheese until evenly distributed.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry Hushpuppies

    Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

  3. 6

    Drain and Cool

    Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the hushpuppies from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Warm

    Serve the hushpuppies warm with red pepper sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

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