Hot and Spicy Hush Puppies

Submitted by BennyMade

"Great with catfish"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3⁄4 cup self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄2 small sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 4 green onions, sliced thin
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup buttermilk

directions

1. Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix all the ingredients together into a large mixing bowl to form a thick batter.
3. Dip 2 tablespoon spoons into water. Using the spoons scoop up some of the batter and drop into the hot oil. Work in batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.