Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Johnny T's Bistro & Blues›Hush Puppies Recipe

Hush Puppies Recipe

Inspired by Johnny T's Bistro & Blues
Time30m
Serves4

Cornmeal fritters served with honey butter.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Hush Puppies

Honey Butter

Method

Hush Puppies Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables and Wet Ingredients

    Stir in the finely chopped onion. In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg and milk together. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

  3. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry Hush Puppies

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

  5. 5

    Drain and Keep Warm

    Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the hush puppies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Keep warm while frying the remaining batches.

Honey Butter Preparation

  1. 6

    Make Honey Butter

    In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add in the honey and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined and fluffy.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the warm hush puppies immediately with a side of honey butter for dipping.

More from Johnny T's Bistro & Blues