The Crunchiest Hush Puppies Recipe (Fluffy on the inside!)

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

Low-fat yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

Add yellow cornmeal into a large bowl.

Add all-purpose flour to the bowl.

Add a little bit of sugar to the bowl.

Add baking powder and salt to the mixture.

Add onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasonings to the bowl.

Whisk all the dry ingredients together until combined.

Make a little well in the center of the mixture.

Add 1 egg into the well.

Pour in some buttermilk.

Add melted butter to the mixture.

Grate onion finely and add it to the bowl, including the juice.

Mix until just combined, being careful not to over mix.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Wet your hands if the dough sticks, then roll the mixture into small balls.

Drop the hush puppies into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry until golden brown, flipping to ensure even cooking.

Remove hush puppies and place them on a cooling rack to drain.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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