Gluten Free Hush Puppies Recipe
Do you love crispy, golden hush puppies? Want a Gluten Free Hush Puppies Recipe version that tastes amazing? You're in the right place!
Equipment
- Deep fryer or heavy pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Whisk or fork
- Thermometer
- Paper towels
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free cornmeal
- ½ cup gluten free flour blend
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup diced onion
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk them together in a large bowl.
- Make sure there are no lumps at all.
- Crack the egg into the dry mixture.
- Pour in the buttermilk slowly while stirring.
- Mix until just combined and slightly thick.
- Add the diced onions to your batter.
- Stir gently until onions are evenly distributed.
- Don't overmix or they'll be tough.
- Pour oil into your pot or fryer.
- Heat it to 350°F for perfect frying.
- Use your thermometer to check the temperature.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Don't crowd the pot too much.
- Remove hush puppies with your slotted spoon.
- Place them on paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm for the best taste!
Notes
- Keep your oil at the right temperature.
- Too hot burns them outside, raw inside.
- Use certified gluten free cornmeal for safety.
- Let the batter rest 5 minutes before frying.
- This helps ingredients blend together nicely.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick option.
- Serve them immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container overnight.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F for crispiness.