Name: Buttermilk Hush Puppies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs, room temperature; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 4 green onions, minced; 0.5 cup minced onion

Buttermilk Hush Puppies

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Hush puppies are a great Southern tradition along with buttermilk coleslaw and Southern-fried catfish. Why not use buttermilk in all your recipes? Try them all!

Submitted by Mama Smith

Updated on February 3, 2025

Tested by

Allrecipes Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, room temperature
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar (Optional)
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 green onions, minced
½ cup minced onion

Directions

Heat 1 quart vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil together in a bowl.
Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; fold in buttermilk mixture, green onions, and minced onion until just combined.
Carefully drop batter by tablespoon-sized balls into the hot oil in batches of 6 to 8 balls. Fry until golden brown, flipping to cook evenly, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer hush puppies with a slotted spoon onto brown paper bags to drain. Repeat with any remaining batter.
Transfer hush puppies to a baking sheet; keep warm in the preheated oven until ready to serve.

Cook’s Note

Sugar makes a great hush puppy but it causes them to brown faster.

Be careful of your oil temperature and don't make the hush puppies too large so they cook through.

If you would like to add corn, just fold 1/4 cup canned or frozen corn into batter.

For a spicy option, add 1 minced jalapeño pepper or 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning to batter.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

238 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339	Calories
20g	Fat
35g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 277mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 6g	11%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 141mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.