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Hush Puppies: Classic Southern Cornbread Nuggets

Golden fried cornmeal nuggets with a crispy exterior and soft, fluffy center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep skillet or saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients and onion in a bowl.
  2. Whisk egg and buttermilk, then combine with dry mixture.
  3. Drop batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Notes

Serve fresh for the best crisp texture and flavor.