Long John Silvers Hush Puppies
Recreate the iconic flavors of Long John Silver's with these crispy, golden hush puppies—a perfect blend of Southern comfort and classic seafood-side charm. These bite-sized delights combine yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a hint of sugar for a subtly sweet base, while finely chopped onion adds a savory kick. Fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil, their irresistibly crunchy exterior gives way to a fluffy, moist center. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal as a side dish for fried fish, barbecues, or as a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve them warm and watch them disappear! Keywords: crispy hush puppies, Long John Silver’s copycat recipe, Southern side dish, easy fried snacks.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of dry ingredients.
Step 2
Stir in the finely chopped onion to the dry mixture.
Step 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk.
Step 4
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Step 6
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd the fryer.
Step 7
Fry the hush puppies for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn golden brown, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Step 8
Remove the hush puppies from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 9
Serve warm as a side dish or snack, optionally with dipping sauces of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1418.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9145.2 |
| Total Fat 960.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 139.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 196.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3389.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 205.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.3g | |
| Protein 27.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 93.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 203.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 610.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories