Hush Puppies

5 from 1 vote

These hush puppies are sweet, flavorful, and super crispy! Made with buttermilk, corn kernels, and Jiffy mix. Serve these as an appetizer, side, or snack!

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 76kcal

Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

8.5 oz Jiffy mix original flavor
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
1 egg
½ onion grated *about 1-2 tablespoons*
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup corn kernels
oil, for frying
remoulade sauce for dipping,optional

Instructions

Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. and grate ½ an onion using a box grater. It should give you about 1-2 tablespoons.
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and grated onion. Mix until well combined.
Add the jiffy mix, flour, and old bay seasoning and mix until well combined. Fold in the corn kernels using a rubber spatula.
Drop batter by tablespoons into the hot oil and fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side. It's important that you don't fry them over high heat otherwise the outside will burn and the inside will be undercooked. If using a deep fryer, fry for 3-4 minutes total.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

The first time I made these, they were perfect on the outside but raw on the inside. To avoid that, fry these for 3-4 minutes on each side over medium heat, NOT high heat! If you're using a deep fryer, cook these for 3-4 minutes total.
I like my hush puppies on the sweet side but feel free to add extra old bay seasoning or salt for a more savory flavor.
Feel free to include diced jalapenos for a kick! Just add them straight to the batter.
Use an oil with a high smoke point such as canola or vegetable oil for best results. The best temperature to deep fry is between 350-375 degrees F.
The second the hush puppies come out of the fryer or skillet, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to cool for a few minutes. If the inside is a bit moist, allow them to set for a few extra minutes.
Serve warm!

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