hush puppies

Name: Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) medium-grind yellow cornmeal; 2/3 cup(s) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground Himalayan pink salt; 1/2 tablespoon(s) baking soda; 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup(s) yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) red pepper, finely chopped; 1 large room temperature free-range egg, beaten; 3/4 cup(s) buttermilk; 4 cup(s) canola oil, or as needed for frying

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on May 28, 2026

Quick and easy to make, these fritters make a fantastic side dish, but also great as a snack or appetizer with a dipping sauce.

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A plate of Hush Puppies served with a dipping sauce.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 2 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground Himalayan pink salt
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red pepper, finely chopped
1 large room temperature free-range egg, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 cups canola oil, or as needed for frying

How To Make hush puppies

Step 1

In a bowl, add cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; whisk until blended.

Step 2

Add onion, red pepper, beaten egg, and buttermilk; stir until combined. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 3

In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, bring the oil temperature to 375 degrees F.
Step 4

Using a 1 1/2-inch portion scoop, drop the batter in hot oil, 5 to 6 at a time (don’t crowd the pan). Fry until golden brown, about 1:30 minutes, flipping once.
Step 5

Using a spider strainer, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Set aside while making the remaining ones.
Step 6

To view this delicious Southern comfort food on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/Fijo1r2zIGc
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