Crispy Captain D's Hush Puppy Recipe To Make

Are you ready to dive into the crispy, soft, and downright delightful world of Hush Puppies? These little golden nuggets are the kind of food that makes you want to do a happy dance in the kitchen. So, let’s get this party started!

Image of Hush Puppies

Check out these beauties! They’re all puffed up and just waiting to be enjoyed.

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of vinegar)
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
Oil for frying

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Give it a gentle stir, like you’re trying to wake it up from a food coma.
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until it’s as smooth as a jazz singer’s voice.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix. But don’t overdo it; a few lumps are perfectly fine! Just like your favorite pair of socks that have seen better days.
Fold in the chopped onions. Now, your Hush Puppies are getting a flavor upgrade that even your taste buds will applaud.
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 2 inches of oil to 365°F (185°C). To test if the oil is hot enough, drop in a little batter. If it sizzles and dances, you’re good to go!
Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, carefully drop small balls of batter into the hot oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan; these puppies need space to swim!
Fry until they are golden brown and float like they’ve won the oil lottery, about 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on them—they’re gossip queens and can get a little too brown if you turn your back!
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Now, try not to eat them all before they hit the table!

Serve these Hush Puppies with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear faster than you can say “dinner is served!” Enjoy every crispy, cuddly bite, and feel free to share (if you must!).