Hot and Spicy Hush Puppies

Name: Hot and Spicy Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 c yellow cornmeal; 3/4 c self-rising flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 small, sweet onion, finely chopped; 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped; 4 green onions, sliced thin; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 c grated cheddar; 1 c buttermilk

By Cecelia Anderson
@ceander

The first time I made this a couple of years ago, I wondered how this was going to turn out. It turned out good the first time, and then every time after that. I love it, and I hope you will too.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

4 to 5 servings

Prep:

10 Min

Ingredients

1 c

yellow cornmeal
3/4 c

self-rising flour
1 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

sugar
1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper
1/2

small, sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2

jalapeno, finely chopped
4

green onions, sliced thin
1

large egg, beaten
1/4 c

grated cheddar
1 c

buttermilk
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How to Make Hot and Spicy Hush Puppies

Step-by-Step

Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a deep fryer, you can use a cast iron skillet, or a deep-sided electric skill or even a pot with oil, just check the temperature of the oil with a thermometer)
Mix all the ingredients together into a large mixing bowl to form a thick batter.
Dip 2 tablespoon spoons into water. Using the spoons scoop up some of the batter and drop into the hot oil. ( You can skip this part if you want, and just use a flatware tablespoon and scoop the batter into the oil).
Work in batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.
*Note* You don't have to add the jalapeno unless you want to. It will still taste good with the other ingredients.