Green Onion-Tomato Hush Puppies
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Category: Southwestern U.S.
Description: No fish fry is worth its salt without hush puppies! So don’t forget these nibblers at your next feast! Add 1 jalapeño pepper (chopped) for a little heat!
Keywords: < 15 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 3/4 cup chopped green onion
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 281.8
- Fat Content: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 73.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1010.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 53.5g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 3.3g
- Protein Content: 9g
Recipe Yield: 3-4 dozen hush puppies
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars based on 3 reviews
Recipe Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, and pepper. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
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In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined. Pour this mixture into the well of the dry ingredients.
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Stir the ingredients together just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Gently fold in the chopped tomato and green onions until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C). Make sure the oil is at least 3 inches deep to allow the hush puppies to fry evenly.
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Using a rounded teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, drop the batter into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until they turn a beautiful golden brown color.
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Once fried to perfection, remove the hush puppies from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
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Serve the hush puppies immediately while they're still hot and crispy.
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Enjoy your delicious homemade Green Onion-Tomato Hush Puppies as a delightful side dish or snack!
Yield: This recipe makes approximately 3 1/2 dozen hush puppies.
Hush puppies are a quintessential Southern side dish, often served alongside fried fish, shrimp, or other seafood dishes. Their crispy exterior and soft, savory interior make them irresistible to anyone who tries them. This recipe adds a delightful twist by incorporating fresh chopped tomatoes and green onions, giving the hush puppies a burst of flavor and color. Plus, with a cook time of just 15 minutes, they're quick and easy to whip up for any occasion.
To begin, gather your ingredients: yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper, an egg, milk, chopped tomato, and green onion. You can adjust the amount of green onion to suit your taste, and if you like a bit of spice, feel free to add a chopped jalapeño pepper as suggested in the description.
Start by combining the dry ingredients—cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, and pepper—in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture to prepare for adding the wet ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well blended. Then, pour this mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Gently stir everything together until just moistened. It's important not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are perfectly fine and will help ensure your hush puppies stay light and fluffy.
Next, fold in the chopped tomato and green onions until they're evenly distributed throughout the batter. These fresh ingredients not only add flavor but also provide a pleasing texture contrast to the crispy exterior of the hush puppies.
Now it's time to fry! Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Make sure the oil is at least 3 inches deep to allow the hush puppies to fry evenly and float freely in the hot oil.
Using a rounded teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil in batches. Fry the hush puppies for about 2 1/2 minutes on each side, or until they're golden brown and crispy all over. Keep an eye on them as they fry, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature.
Once the hush puppies are beautifully fried, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. This will help keep them crispy and prevent them from becoming greasy.
Serve the hush puppies immediately while they're still piping hot. They're best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer, alongside your favorite seafood dishes or as a tasty snack on their own.
With their golden exterior, tender interior, and flavorful additions of tomato and green onion, these Green Onion-Tomato Hush Puppies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a fish fry, barbecue, or simply craving a taste of the South, these delightful nibblers are guaranteed to please. So fire up the oil, grab your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy some seriously delicious hush puppies!
