Just when you thought hush puppies couldn’t get any better, we added green onion to give this tasty side a flavorsome kick.
Green Onion Hush Puppies
Serves: Makes about 20
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1½ cups self-rising yellow cornmeal mix
- ¾ cup self-rising flour
- ¾ cup chopped green onion
- 1½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1¼ cups whole buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360°.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, green onion, sugar, and salt; whisk in buttermilk and egg until dry ingredients are moistened. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Using 2 spoons or a 2-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, carefully drop batter into hot oil in batches. Fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Let drain on a wire rack. Serve warm.
