Piney Woods Hush Puppies

Craving a taste of Southern comfort food? Piney Woods Hush Puppies are the perfect golden, crispy side dish to elevate your meal. Made with a delicate blend of fine cornmeal, a touch of sugar for subtle sweetness, and finely chopped sweet onion for a hint of savory goodness, these hush puppies are fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil. The buttermilk and egg batter keeps them tender on the inside, while a hint of cayenne adds optional heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 25 minutes, these hush puppies pair beautifully with fried fish, barbecue, or your favorite dipping sauce. Discover the secret to authentic Southern flavor with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Fine cornmeal
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 0.75 cups Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Sweet onion, finely chopped
• 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the finely chopped sweet onion.

Step 4

Pour the vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet and heat it to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.

Step 5

Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop 1- to 1.5-inch balls of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.

Step 6

Cook the hush puppies for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 7

Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite dipping sauce, or alongside fried fish or barbecue.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1483.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9239.8

Total Fat 955.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 139.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 20.1mg	0%
Sodium 3555.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 25.9g	0%

Vitamin D 95.2IU	0%
Calcium 247.6mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 688.3mg	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: 89.2%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 9.7%