Hush Puppies Recipe
Cornmeal fritters, served with a spicy dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Hush Puppies
Spicy Dipping Sauce
Method
Hush Puppies
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. You’ll need enough oil to submerge the hush puppies (about 2-3 inches deep).
- 4
Fry the Hush Puppies
Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 175°C), use a spoon or a small ice cream scoop to drop tablespoon-sized amounts of batter into the oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 5
Cook Until Golden Brown
Fry the hush puppies for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Spicy Dipping Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are fully blended.
- 7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust the heat level by adding more hot sauce if desired. You can also add more lemon juice for tanginess.
- 8
Serve
Serve the spicy dipping sauce alongside the warm hush puppies for dipping.