Joanna Gaines Hush Puppy Recipe

This crispy fluffy joanna gaines hush puppy recipe is made with cornmeal, buttermilk, and scallions and ready in 25 minutes. Breaking open the golden-brown fried shell reveals a steaming, tender center that smells like sweet corn. I love making these for weekend fish fries.

Why This Classic Works

I used to struggle with hush puppies that were either burnt on the outside or raw in the middle. The lesson I learned here is that oil temperature is everything when frying cornmeal batter.

Maintaining the oil at 350F ensures an even, golden crust while the inside cooks through completely. Now my batches come out perfectly crispy every time.

Joanna Gaines Hush Puppy Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• Vegetable oil, for frying

How To Make Joanna Gaines Hush Puppy Recipe

1. Heat the Oil: Pour two inches of vegetable oil into a Dutch oven and heat to 350F over medium heat.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
4. Make the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, add the green onions, and stir until just combined.
5. Fry the Batter: Drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
6. Drain and Serve: Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Recipe Tips

• Check the oil temperature: Use a deep-fry thermometer to keep the oil steady at 350F so the batter cooks evenly.
• Do not overmix: Stir the batter until just combined to keep the texture light and tender.
• Fry in batches: Overcrowding the pot drops the oil temperature and makes the hush puppies greasy.
• Use a cookie scoop: A small scoop ensures uniform sizes so they all finish cooking at the same time.

What To Serve With Hush Puppies

Serve these alongside fried catfish or shrimp for a traditional Southern meal. They also pair well with a crisp coleslaw to cut through the richness of the fried food.

How To Store

Keep leftover hush puppies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a 350F oven for 5 minutes to restore their crunch. You can freeze them in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.

FAQs

Why did my hush puppies fall apart in the oil?

Your batter might be too thin, or the oil temperature was too low. Ensure you measure the flour accurately and maintain the oil at 350F.

Can I bake these instead of frying?

Frying gives them their signature crust, but you can bake them in a greased mini muffin tin at 400F for 12-15 minutes.

What is the best oil for frying?

Peanut oil or vegetable oil are best because of their high smoke points and neutral flavors.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

It is best to fry the batter immediately after mixing so the baking soda and baking powder provide maximum lift.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Sodium: 320 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
• Protein: 4 g

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Joanna Gaines Hush Puppy Recipe

Recipe by Imen Dridi

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

This joanna gaines hush puppy recipe yields crispy, fluffy bites made with cornmeal, buttermilk, and scallions. Ready in 25 minutes, these savory golden rounds are a straightforward comfort food side dish for your next weekend fish fry.

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 large egg

• 3 green onions, finely chopped

• Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

• 1. Heat the Oil: Pour two inches of vegetable oil into a Dutch oven and heat to 350F over medium heat.
• 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
• 4. Make the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, add the green onions, and stir until just combined.
• 5. Fry the Batter: Drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
• 6. Drain and Serve: Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate.