Cajun Hush Puppy Recipe
This easy Cajun hush puppy recipe has just a few ingredients and will be ready in minutes. Lively spices, onion and peppers make them amazing!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups self-rising cornmeal mix
- ¼ cup self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons onion grated
- 1 egg room temperature, slightly beaten
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons bell pepper finely diced (or other type pepper of choice)
- ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Vegetable oil enough for 1½ inches of depth
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir just until well blended.
- Heat oil to 350-360 degrees.
- Drop batter by 1½ Tablespoonsful into hot oil.
- Cook about 2 minutes stirring to evenly brown all sides.
- Remove with slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Any type pepper can be used, i.e. bell pepper, fresh or pickled jalapeno, or poblano.
- Use enough oil to get a depth of approximately 1.5 inches.
- Cook just a few hush puppies at a time to give room to stir/roll them around for even browning.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 182IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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