Nitrate & Nitrite Free Hush Puppies
Total time30 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
4.9(30)
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6 servings
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For serving
- hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 365°F (185°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
- 2
While the oil heats, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and cayenne in a large bowl until evenly combined.
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