Description
Crispy, golden hush puppies made with gluten‑free cornmeal and flour, sweetened slightly with sugar and loaded with onion flavor. These savory bites are fried to perfection and easy to customize. Serve as a snack, appetizer, or side with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ cup gluten‑free cornmeal (or corn flour alternative)
½ cup gluten‑free all-purpose flour blend
Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Optional: dipping sauce (remoulade, honey butter, tartar sauce)
Instructions
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Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thick.
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Stir in onions.
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In separate bowl, combine cornmeal, GF flour, salt, and pepper.
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Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture; rest 5–10 minutes.
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Heat oil to 350–375°F. Fry spoonfuls of batter in small batches until golden (4–6 min).
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Drain on paper towels; serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overmix batter for fluffy texture.
- Test oil with a dollop of batter to confirm temperature.
- Use an ice‑cream scoop for even portion sizes.
- Air fryer option: spray lightly and air fry at 360°F until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes per batch
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: deep frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American