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Best Easy Hush Puppy Bites Recipe

Name: Best Easy Hush Puppy Bites Recipe
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 65 g
Ingredients: yellow cornmeal 1 cup; all-purpose flour 0.5 cup; baking powder 1 tsp; baking soda 0.25 tsp; granulated sugar 1 tbsp; buttermilk 0.75 cup; large egg 1 piece; yellow onion, finely chopped 0.5 cup; vegetable oil (for frying) 2 cup; kosher salt 0.75 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Golden, crispy hush puppy bites with a soft, cornmeal center are a Southern-fried family favorite. These bite-sized treats are the perfect side for fried fish and BBQ.

Cook 25 min Difficulty NORMAL 190 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

yellow cornmeal 1 cup
all-purpose flour 0.5 cup
baking powder 1 tsp
baking soda 0.25 tsp
granulated sugar 1 tbsp
buttermilk 0.75 cup
large egg 1 piece
yellow onion, finely chopped 0.5 cup
vegetable oil (for frying) 2 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

kosher salt 0.75 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 28 g 59%

Protein 4 g 8%

Fat 7 g 33%

Serving size 65g

Cooking steps

1

In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and black pepper for even distribution.
2

Stir in the chopped onion until coated with dry ingredients, helping to prevent clumping.
3

In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together, then add to the dry mixture. Fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.
4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (medium-high heat), monitoring temperature closely.
5

Drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter gently into the hot oil, frying in small batches for 2–3 minutes per batch, turning for even browning.
6

When hush puppies are golden and crisp, transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, ensuring oil temperature returns to 350°F before each batch.
7

Serve warm as a side with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside fried fish and BBQ.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this hush puppy bites recipe?

Yellow cornmeal is the defining ingredient, creating the signature flavor and golden, crisp texture of classic hush puppy bites.

Q. How do I achieve a perfectly crispy exterior without undercooking the center?

Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F throughout frying and avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry in small batches and turn the bites as needed for even browning. This ensures a crisp outside and a fully cooked, soft center.

Q. How do I prevent my hush puppy bites from turning out dense or heavy?

Gently mix the batter just until combined to avoid developing excess gluten, and drop the mixture into properly heated oil. Also, do not let the batter sit too long before frying.

Q. What are the nutrition values per serving for these hush puppy bites?

Each 65g serving provides about 190 kcal, with 28g carbohydrates (59% of calories), 4g protein (8%), and 7g fat (33%).

Best Easy Hush Puppy Bites Recipe

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