These easy homemade hush puppies are crispy and golden on the outside, while staying light, fluffy, and moist inside. Made with cornmeal, baking mix, milk, onion, and egg, this simple Southern-style hush puppy recipe is perfect as a side dish for fried fish, seafood, or any comforting meal. Discover more flavorful recipes like hush puppies right here.
Ingredients
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying or as needed
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 cup baking mix
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and minced onion.
- Add the baking mix, cornmeal, and salt to the milk mixture. Stir until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the batter into ping-pong-ball-sized balls.
- Carefully drop about 5 portions of batter into the hot oil per batch, leaving enough space for them to cook evenly.
- Fry the hush puppies for 5 to 6 minutes, turning as needed, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cooked hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Repeat with the remaining batter until all the hush puppies are cooked.
Preparation Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 2 dozen hush puppies
