Paula Deen Hush Puppies Recipe
Paula Deen's hush puppies are a classic southern side-dish. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and requires minimal ingredients. The end result is a delicious, crunchy snack that can be served with any meal. It tastes great alongside fried chicken or fish, or it can be served as an appetizer with dip. In this recipe guide, I'll show you how to make Paula Deen's hush puppies that will have your family and friends asking for seconds.
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Servings: 15 people
Calories: 851kcal
Equipment
- Cooking saucepan
- bowl
- tablespoons
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup self rising flour
- 1 1/2 cups self rising cornmeal
- 6 vegetable oil - or as needed for frying
- 1 buttermilk
- 1 lightly beaten egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the onion, salt, baking soda, flour and cornmeal.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In another bowl, mix together the buttermilk and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together.
- Drop tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove the hush puppies from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to use self-rising flour and cornmeal for best results.
- Try adding different herbs and spices to the batter for a flavor boost.
- When frying, make sure that the oil is hot before adding the hush puppies as this will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying as this can cause uneven cooking.