Alligator Hushpuppies Recipes

ALLIGATOR HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Heat oil to 365 F in a deep fryer, or per manufacturer's instructions.
• In a skillet, sauté alligator meat until done. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients, mixing well. Add sautéed alligator and stir to blend. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Use a serving spoon to scoop up tablespoon size pieces of batter and gently drop them into the oil; rinse and dry the spoon as needed to keep the batter from sticking.
• Cook the hush puppies, 8 to 10 at a time, until golden brown.
• Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and roll on paper towels to briefly drain. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

ALMOST-FAMOUS HUSHPUPPIES

Steps:

• Combine the onion, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar and onion powder in a bowl. Whisk the egg and milk in another bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, carefully drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes per batch (return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches). Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with salt. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix flour, cornmeal, onion, milk, egg, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
• Drop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter, about 5 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

GRANDMA'S HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Pour vegetable oil into the fryer of your choice. Allow it to be getting hot while mixing.
• Mix the first five ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Add the last four ingredients and mix well.
• If the batter isn't the consistency of pancake batter, add a little more flour to thicken or a little more milk for thinning.
• Take a metal spoon and dip into the hot grease. This allows the batter to just slide off into the grease after putting on spoon.
• Now, take about 1 tbs. size spoonfuls and place into grease.
• Allow to cook for about 5 minute or until golden brown and turn.
• Let cook on other side for about 3 more minute.
• Remove from grease and drain on paper towel lined plate.
• Enjoy with fried fish and cole slaw.

BEST HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add egg, milk and corn; stir just until combined. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.