Texas Hush Puppies
These golden, crispy Texas Hush Puppies are the perfect savory side for any Southern-style meal. Fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, they fry up fast and pair beautifully with fish, BBQ, or comfort food classics.
Texas Hush Puppies
Texas Hush Puppies
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Category
Bread
Author:
Jessica Cain Montano
Servings
24 hush puppies
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Texas Hush Puppies are a Southern favorite—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory cornmeal flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a splash of buttermilk for tang, these bite-sized fritters are perfect served hot from the fryer. A touch of sugar and seasoned salt adds depth, while chopped onion (optional) gives them a flavorful kick. Whether you’re pairing them with catfish, BBQ, or fried chicken, these hush puppies are a tried-and-true classic you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
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2 cups cornmeal
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1/2 cup flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp sugar
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1 Tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 egg, beaten
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6 Tbsp chopped onion (optional)
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2 cups buttermilk
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1 tsp seasoned salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt, and seasoned salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and beaten egg.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
If using, fold in the chopped onion.
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat oil to medium (about 350°F). Make sure it’s hot enough to sizzle but not so hot that the outside cooks too fast.
Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side. Total fry time is about 2–3 minutes per batch.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Recipe Note
- If the oil is too hot, the hush puppies will brown too quickly on the outside and remain undercooked in the center. Aim for medium heat and test one first.
- For best texture, don’t overmix the batter—just stir until smooth.
- Add-ins like diced jalapeños, green onions, or shredded cheese can be mixed into the batter for variety.