Crispy Buttermilk Hush Puppies (Fried in Avocado Oil)
These crispy buttermilk hush puppies are naturally sweetened with honey and fried in avocado oil for a healthier twist on a Southern classic. Make ahead, freeze, and air-fry for a quick, delicious side or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 Cups Fine Yellow Cornmeal
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 Tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Medium Sweet Yellow Onion
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup Buttermilk cold
- 3 Cups Avocado Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sea salt, baking powder, baking soda, and garlic powder.
- Finely chop or grate the sweet yellow onion and stir it into the dry ingredients.
- Add in the honey, egg, and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Refrigerate the batter for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Lightly coat your hands in flour and roll the batter into 60g (about 3-tablespoon-sized) balls.
- Heat avocado oil in a frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 365- 370 degrees.
- Carefully place about five dough balls into the oil, keeping them at least two inches apart.
- Fry for about 60 seconds per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and let cool on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
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