Easy Southern Hush Puppies - Down Home Style

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl.

Follow with 1 cup of yellow cornmeal.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add 2 tablespoons of white sugar, which is optional.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Whisk everything until well combined.

Crack in 1 egg.

Add 1/2 cup of buttermilk, or regular milk if buttermilk is not available.

Whisk until you have a nice smooth batter, adjusting thickness with more flour or buttermilk as needed.

Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use an ice cream scoop to drop batter into the hot oil in batches.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, turning them if necessary.

Set fried hush puppies on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

For the sauce, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add 1/2 cup of maple syrup and stir to combine.

Bring the sauce to a boil and let it thicken slightly.

Serve hush puppies with the sauce in a ramekin and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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