These Southern Hush puppies are the perfect complement to any dish! They fry up light and fluffy, with the perfect amount of spice!
I don’t know about you, but when I am eating good BBQ, nothing goes better with it than a side of fried okra and hush puppies. Hush puppies are a classic southern side. Cornmeal and flour combine to create a light, fluffy batter. When fried, these delicious little batter balls become golden brown and crispy. The mild flavor can be spiced up many ways, including changing up seasoning and even adding in fresh jalapenos! Well, my hubby and I mastered fried okra and set out to master hush puppies!
Southern Hush Puppies are easy to make and pair well with southern barbeque!
Since my kiddos were going to be trying them, I decided to not use jalapenos in our first batch. The end result was fabulous and my kids, especially my daughter, went crazy over them!! I think next time, I may put half the batter aside and add in some jalapenos for my hubby and I. The added kick from the peppers would be a great addition! Of course, you can always change up the seasoning as well to vary the flavor. The recipe calls for salt, pepper, and some cayenne for flavoring, but try out your favorite Cajun or Barbeque seasoning to spice things up!
Whether you choose to add the jalapeno or not, you’ll love these! Good ol’ Southern comfort food at its finest!
If you love this wonderful side dish, check out some of my other favorites below!
Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comment section below!!
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Southern Hush Puppies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil *can sub bacon fat
- ½ cup jalapenos *seeded / chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and baking powder
- Add in the egg, milk, melted butter, coconut oil, and jalapenos (optional)
- Cover batter with plastic wrap or lid and refrigerate for at least an hour
- In a dutch oven cast iron skillet, or frier, heat about 2" of oil to 350 degrees
- Drop tablespoon size balls of batter into oil, about 6 at a time, and cook for 3 minutes
- As balls of batter are cooking, use a slotted spoon to turn them, allowing batter to cook evenly
- Remove cooked hush puppies once color is golden brown, and allow to drain on cooling rack / paper towel covered plate
- Repeat until all batter is cooked
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Judi says
Tasty! Added jalapeños & onion.
Kristin says
Oh yum!! Sounds like great additions to this!!
GAIL MILLER says
I mixed in jalapenos diced and I also added garlic powder this is the best !!! Next ill try some green onion
Kristin says
Great idea! I bet that was amazing!!
Nancy Thomas says
Can these be cooked in air fryer?
Kristin says
I don’t see why not! I haven’t ever used an air fryer, but from what I know about them, should work great!