Cajun Hush Puppies Recipes

MOM'S CAJUN HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, black pepper, eggs, bell peppers, onions, cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, and pimento peppers in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drop 6 to 8 tablespoon-sized balls of batter into the hot oil; fry until each hush puppy is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with any remaining batter.

CAJUN HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl stir the egg, buttermilk, green onions and water together.
• In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper.
• Add the egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened.
• In a heavy saucepan or deep fryer, heat abut 2 inches of oil or shortening to 375 degrees.
• Drop batter by tablespoons into hot fat.
• Fry a few at a time, for 2 minutes, turning once.
• Drain on paper towels, keep warm in a 325 degree oven until they are all fried.

CAJUN HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• First, start by heating up enough oil in a pot to submerge the hush puppies. The oil temperature should reach 365 degrees F before you can start frying.
• In a bowl, combine the flour, corn meal, salt, granulated garlic, cajun seasoning, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. Whisk together to mix.
• Add the egg to the corn meal mixture and pour in the buttermilk and oil. Whisk together to combine.
• Finely grate or mince the onion.
• Fold the onion into the batter with a spatula so you don't over mix.
• Scoop 2 tbsp of the batter using a cookie scoop and drop it into the hot oil. Do not over crowd the pan, otherwise the temperature of the oil will drop. I usually fry about 5 at a time but this could vary depending on the size of your pot.
• Fry the cajun hush puppies for 3-4 minutes or until you achieve a golden brown color on all sides. Flip them throughout the process so that all sides cook evenly.
• Transfer them to a paper towel lined plate to soak up the excess oil.
• Finally, garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.

JALAPENO HUSHPUPPIES

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
• In a 1-quart mixing bowl, stir the cornmeal, flour, onion, jalapeno, corn, and eggs, until blended. Allow to stand 5 minutes.
• Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd; leave room for the hushpuppies to be turned. Cook the hushpuppies until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep the cooked hushpuppies warm in an oven while cooking the remaining batter. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer them to a serving dish. Serve with Paula Deen's Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce, if desired.

HOT AND SPICY HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• 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.
• Mix the above ingredients together.

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.

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.

HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg, milk and onion; add to dry ingredients just until combined. , In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 365°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

CREOLE HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir together just until moistened.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 375°F.
• Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.