Mama Smith's Hush Puppies

Discover the ultimate Southern comfort food with "Mama Smith's Hush Puppies," a crispy-fried delight perfect for any occasion. Made with a flavorful blend of yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, these golden nuggets are elevated by the subtle zing of finely chopped scallions. The batter, enriched with creamy buttermilk and a touch of baking powder for lightness, cooks to perfection in hot vegetable oil, creating a crunchy exterior with a tender, moist interior. Ready in just 30 minutes, these hush puppies are an irresistible side dish for fried seafood, barbecue, or any hearty main course. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
• 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.

Step 3

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Fold in the finely chopped scallions to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the oil temperature.

Step 6

Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter into the hot oil. Fry in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 7

Fry the hush puppies for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to remove the hush puppies from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining batter until all hush puppies are cooked.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite main course or dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1438.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9191.4

Total Fat 965.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 216.1mg	0%
Sodium 2380.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 35.4g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 143.2IU	0%
Calcium 252.6mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 627.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.3%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 8.5%