Ingredients
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Basic Recipe
- 2 cups white cornmeal mix
- 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup onion, processed in a food processor into small bits
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, chopped fine in a food processor (1 pepper)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 64 ounces canola oil
Instructions
- Place cornmeal mix into a medium-size bowl.
- Mix in the sugar.
- Add onion and jalapeno pepper into the cornmeal mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add egg and stir in milk just until all of the ingredients are incorporated, don't over mix.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees in an electric fryer.
- Fry hush puppy batter by rounded teaspoonfuls for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
To substitute 2 cups of White Cornmeal Mix, use 1 1/2 cup regular white cornmeal, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
After the batter is mixed, stir in a half cup of a favorite ingredient such as cut corn, seafood, cheese, chopped okra, and more.
Serve alone or with butter or a dipping sauce such as Homemade Ranch Dressing, Remoulade Sauce, or Louisiana Come Back Sauce.
The batter can be made up to 12 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: side dish/appetizer
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
