Almost-Famous Hushpuppies Recipe

Name: Almost-Famous Hushpuppies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup minced onion; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 large egg; 1 cup whole milk; Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1
Combine the onion, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar and onion powder in a bowl.
2
Whisk the egg and milk in another bowl.
3
Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until smooth.
4
Cover and chill 30 minutes.
5
Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, carefully drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
6
Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes per batch (return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches).
7
Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon.
8
Sprinkle with salt.
9
Let rest a few minutes before serving.
10
Photograph by Kang Kim

280

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup minced onion, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Almost-Famous Hushpuppies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almost-Famous Hushpuppies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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