Vicki's Hush Puppies

This homemade hush puppies recipe combines cornmeal and flour with eggs and diced onion, then deep-fries the hush puppies until golden and crisp.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
• 0.5 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

While oil is heating, mix together onion, sugar, and eggs in a medium bowl. Blend in flour and cornmeal to make a batter.

Step 3

Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls, 4 at a time, into hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.