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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until well blended.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid over-mixing; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Frying
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F (185°C).
- 5
Fry Hush Puppies
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 6
Cook Until Golden
Fry the hush puppies for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Place the fried hush puppies on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
