Vegan Classic Southern Hushpuppies

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these Vegan Classic Southern Hushpuppies redefine comfort food while staying entirely plant-based. Made with a flavorful blend of yellow cornmeal, finely chopped onion, and a touch of maple syrup, these bite-sized fritters capture the essence of traditional Southern cooking. A simple vegan buttermilk, created with almond milk and apple cider vinegar, ensures a light and fluffy texture, while a hint of garlic powder and black pepper adds just the right amount of seasoning. Perfectly golden and fried to perfection in vegetable oil, these hushpuppies are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish for your favorite comfort meals. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a classic Southern experience that’s both vegan and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the unsweetened almond milk with the apple cider vinegar. Set aside to let it curdle for about 5 minutes, creating a vegan buttermilk substitute.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the dry ingredients and stir to distribute evenly.

Step 4

Pour the vegan buttermilk and maple syrup into the dry mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick.

Step 5

In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). The oil should be deep enough to fully submerge the hushpuppies.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Step 7

Once fried, remove the hushpuppies from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 8

Serve warm as a delightful side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1007.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5090.5

Total Fat 481.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1981.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 19.5g	0%

Vitamin D 65.9IU	0%
Calcium 356.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 518.3mg	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: 83.6%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 14.9%