Hush Puppies

Increase the cayenne for more heat and add in some garlic powder if desired.

• Ready In: 1 hr 4 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1  cup yellow cornmeal
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1  teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Prepare a deep fat fryer or a skillet.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl; stir until batter is well mixed, and thick.
3. Let the batter rest on the counter or in the fridge, for 30-40 minutes.
4. Heat the oil to 375F in the skillet.
5. Remove from the fridge; mix lightly with a spoon.
6. With a tablespoon, drop batter into hot oil; fry until golden brown.
7. Remove from the fat/oil, and drain the Hush Puppies on paper towels (use several layers of paper towels).
8. Serve hot or warm-- delicious!