Hot and Spicy Hush Puppies
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 to 5 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 5 servings
- Calories
- 354
- Total Fat
- 5
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 70
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 28
- Protein
- 9
- Cholesterol
- 46
- Sodium
- 526
- Total: 18 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 8 min
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 small sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped
4 green onions, sliced thin
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated Cheddar
1 cup buttermilk
Orange Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
Gina's Orange Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange marmalade
Directions
- Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Mix all the ingredients together into a large mixing bowl to form a thick batter.
- Dip 2 tablespoon spoons into water. Using the spoons scoop up some of the batter and drop into the hot oil. Work in batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray. Serve with dipping sauce.
Gina's Orange Dipping Sauce:
- Mix the above ingredients together.