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Posted on Published: January 29, 2018

Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe – the lightest and fluffiest hushpuppies ever. So easy to make, delicious, crispy and great for game day, snacks, or even a side dish with dinner.

When I was a kid, my dad loved going out for fish and chips whenever we traveled. Often times when we went on a road trip, we would stop at Long John Silvers for lunch. The best part of it to me, was the hush puppies. Seriously, I could have created a meal of just those. And so good when dipped in Red Lobster Tarter Sauce.

Even as an adult, they are a huge weakness. I almost never get to have them, most restaurants don’t have them on the menu. And the idea of making them at home seemed like they would be a lot of work. But after testing out a few batches, it is so darn easy!

What Are Hush Puppies?

A hush puppy is a small deep-fried ball of goodness that is a cornmeal base. They are often served with fried fish or other deep fried foods. Hush puppies are traditionally served in the south, so this Mid-Western raised girl didn’t grow up with them around all the time. They were definitely more of a special treat.

What Are Hush Puppies Made Of

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• Cornbread Mix
• Onion
• Buttermilk
• Egg
• Panko Breadcrumbs
• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Salt & Pepper

You can make a hush puppies recipe with a box of cornbread mix, or there are plenty of from scratch recipes out there. But the Jiffy corn mix is just so easy, and the perfect amount. So I will take the short cut when I can. I mean don’t get me wrong, I love my Best Cornbread Recipe, and will make that with dinner any night of the week. But for this, the shortcut makes sense.

If you have an extra box of Jiffy corn mix, check out this Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake for a hearty and delicious dinner.

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How To Make Hush Puppies From Scratch

1. To make the batter you just mix all of the ingredients together until it is well blended.
2. It is best to let the batter rest and sit in the fridge before you use it. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 5 hours, just depends on your timing when you want to fry them.
3. Fill a large stock pot or deep fryer with about 2-3 inches of oil. And heat oil to 350-375 degrees.
4. I like to use a small cookie scoop or a small spoon, drop balls of dough into the hot oil. If you submerge the spoon in the oil, it helps to release cleanly from the spoon.
5. Cook for for 2-3 minutes, turning over to make sure they are completely golden brown.
6. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain.
7. Serve immediately.

Hush Puppies Variations

The fun thing about this recipe is you can mix up the batter a little and get different flavors!

• Add a can of diced green chilies
• Mix in corn
• Add taco seasoning
• Mix in crab meat

What Dip for Hush Puppies

They are often served with seafood, so tarter sauce is a common one, but here are a few other tasty ideas.

• Spicy Cajun Dip
• Canes Sauce
• Chili Lime Yogurt Dip

More Delicious Appetizer Recipes

• Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
• Refried Bean Dip
• Bang Bang Shrimp
• Chicken Enchilada Dip
• Shrimp Cakes

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