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Crunchy, Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies made with cornmeal and sweet corn, a quick Southern side that’s crispy outside and soft inside.
These Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies are crispy, golden, and full of sweet corn flavor. A simple Southern classic you can whip up in minutes, perfect for BBQs, fish fries, or cozy nights at home.
If you’ve ever bitten into a crispy golden hush puppy with that fluffy corn center, you know why they’re a Southern favorite. These Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies are easy to make, quick to fry, and ridiculously good. They’re crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and perfect for serving with fried fish, BBQ, or even as a snack with a spicy dip.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies:
- Crispy, golden, and packed with that sweet corn flavor
- Ready in under 25 minutes, start to finish
- Customizable: Use cream-style corn or whole corn for less sweetness
- Budget-friendly and made with pantry staples
- Perfect side for picnics, fish fries, or cozy dinners
Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 18–20 hush puppies 1x
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Easy
Description
Crispy, golden, and full of that classic Southern corn flavor, Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies are pure comfort food. Quick to fry and perfect for sharing, they’ll disappear faster than you can make them.
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal (or polenta)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream-style corn (or see diabetic version below)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (optional – skip or replace with sweetener)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (bicarb)
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) milk
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- In a big bowl, combine 2 cups yellow cornmeal, ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon bicarb, and 2 teaspoons sugar (if using).
- Give it a quick stir so everything’s nicely mixed.
- In another bowl, beat 1 large egg, then add 1 cup cream-style corn and 180 ml milk.
- Stir it together gently; don’t overmix, just enough to bring it together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix.
- Stir till just combined, the batter should be thick but still scoopable. If it feels too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Heat oil in a deep pot (medium-high, around 170–180°C / 340°F).
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil; don’t crowd the pot!
- Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm with a little butter, spicy mayo, or your favorite dip.
For Diabetics:
- Cream-style corn can be quite sweet.
- You can swap it for whole corn blended with some of the 180 ml milk (then add the rest to the batter).
- Skip the sugar or use a preferred sweetener.
- The result? Still crispy, still delicious; just a little less sweet.
Equipment
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Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Rochelle: SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1.8 g
- Sodium: 749.6 mg
- Fat: 1.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
Few things say “home-cooked comfort” like Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and gone before you know it.
Golden Southern Corn Hush Puppies deliver the perfect mix of crunch and comfort. Lightly sweet, crisp on the outside, and soft inside, they’re quick to make and even quicker to disappear. Perfect with fried fish, BBQ, or just a little butter, this simple recipe turns pantry staples into something unforgettable.
What Is the Difference Between Corn Fritters and Hush Puppies? Though similar in their ingredients, corn fritters are different from hush puppies. Corn fritters feature corn kernels and have a pancake shape, while hush puppies feature a cornmeal batter rolled into balls before frying.
A hush puppy (or hushpuppy) is a small, savory, deep-fried round ball made from cornmeal-based batter. Hush puppies are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried foods.
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I LOVE hush puppies! Pinned 📌
Glad you enjoy them, thanks for the pin.