Best 3 Vickis Hush Puppies Recipes

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Hush puppies, also known as corn fritters or hushmouth, are a Southern American dish consisting of small balls or patties of fried cornmeal batter. They are typically served as a side dish or appetizer, and can be enjoyed on their own or with various dipping sauces. Hush puppies are often associated with seafood dishes, such as fried fish or shrimp, but they can also be served with chicken, pork, or vegetables. This article features two delicious hush puppy recipes: a classic Southern-style hush puppy recipe and a vegan hush puppy recipe made with almond milk and flax eggs. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in crispy, flavorful hush puppies that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HUSH PUPPIES



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Simple yet good.

Provided by Brittney Tun

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup self-rising cornmeal
½ onion, minced
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 stalk celery, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, cornmeal, onion, milk, egg, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  • Drop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter, about 5 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 404.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SIMPLE HUSH PUPPIES



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Simple and easy hush puppies.

Provided by myka

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
¾ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 cup baking mix
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk milk, egg, and onion together in a bowl. Stir pancake mix, cornmeal, and salt into milk mixture to form a smooth batter.
  • Scoop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter using a small ice cream scoop; drop about 5 scoops per batch into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 332.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HUSH PUPPIES



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A fish dinner isn't complete without a side of hush puppies, and my mom is well-known for this recipe. It's the best! -Mary McGuire, Graham, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg, milk and onion; add to dry ingredients just until combined. , In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 365°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use self-rising cornmeal for a light and fluffy hushpuppy.
  • Add a little sugar to the batter for a touch of sweetness.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the hushpuppies. If the oil is too hot, the hushpuppies will brown too quickly and be undercooked on the inside. If the oil is not hot enough, the hushpuppies will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
  • Fry the hushpuppies in small batches so that they don't crowd the pan and cook evenly.
  • Serve the hushpuppies hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Hushpuppies are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are also a popular appetizer or snack. With their simple ingredients and easy preparation, hushpuppies are a great choice for any occasion.

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