Crispy Homemade Hush Puppies
Homemade Hush Puppies are golden fried bites made from a seasoned cornbread batter, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect as a side dish or snack.
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- ½ cup grated onion
- 5 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 egg beaten
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Mix all ingredients into a thick batter, do not overmix.
Chill batter at least 30 minutes until slightly firm.
Heat oil to 350°F to 375°F or 175°C to 190°C.
Scoop batter into oil, fry 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
Drain on paper towels, serve warm.