Sweet Corn Hush Puppies

Platter of fried corn hushpuppies on a platter with dipping sauce and three hush puppies on a small plate on the side.

5 from 1 vote

It's just not a fish fry without a side of sweet corn hush puppies. This easy, Southern hush puppy recipe produces crispy, fluffy and golden delicious results.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3

Servings people

Calories 74kcal

Author Lisa B.

Ingredients

Canola or vegetable oil
2 cups self-rising white cornmeal
1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
½ cup finely diced white onion
2 green onions green parts only, thinly sliced
1/2 cup whole kernel sweet corn
1 large egg lightly beaten
¾ cup milk

Instructions

Combine the cornmeal, sugar, onions, corn and egg in a large mixing bowl.
Gradually stir in the milk (you may not use all of it, just until the batter is wet and the consistency of thick pancake batter).
Heat several inches of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to measure when the oil reaches 375 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, spoon a small amount of batter into the hot oil. If it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
Reduce the heat to medium. Carefully spoon heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry just a few hush puppies at a time and don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry hush puppies for 2-3 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown on all sides.
Strain the hushpuppies from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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Notes

Storage. Once the homemade hush puppies have cooled completely, store them in a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container fitted with a lid that’s lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Corn hush puppies can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Freezing. Place any leftover hush puppies on a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the sheet on a flat surface in the freezer and allow the hush puppies to freeze for a couple of hours until solid. Then store the frozen hush puppies in a resealable plastic bag or freezer container with a lid for up to three months.

Reheating. Homemade hush puppies can be reheated to crispy perfection in just a few minutes in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the hush puppies on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven. If cooking from the fridge, toast the hush puppies for about 2-4 minutes until crisp. If reheating from frozen, give them about 7-10 minutes.

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