Captain D's Hush Puppies Recipe
Hush puppies are a tasty Southern side dish. They are crunchy outside and soft inside. Many people love Captain D's hush puppies Recipe for their great taste.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Deep fryer or pot
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Baking sheet
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup water if needed
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Whisk wet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and chopped onion.
- Combine mixtures. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until combined.
- Adjust consistency. Add water if the batter is too thick.
- Heat oil. Heat oil in a fryer to 350°F.
- Shape hush puppies. Drop small batter scoops into hot oil using a spoon.
- Fry until golden. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil. Remove hush puppies and place them on paper towels.
- Cool and serve. Let them rest on a cooling rack before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Keep oil at 350°F for even frying.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer for crispy hush puppies.
- Add chopped jalapeños for more spice.
- Test one hush puppy first to check the texture.