The ultimate summer snack — crispy, golden, and made with Marsh Hen Mill yellow cornmeal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- Coconut oil or butter, for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spices until combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat together the egg and buttermilk until the egg is completely mixed in.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and stir with a silicone spatula until just combined no dry flour or cornmeal should be visible. Fold in the chopped onions.
- Add enough oil to a 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven to come up the sides about 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F (185°C).
- Using a tablespoon-size cookie scoop or two spoons, drop balls of batter into the hot oil in batches of about 6-7 at a time. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, flipping frequently so all sides brown evenly.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the hushpuppies to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Allow to cool enough to handle and enjoy!

