Golden Southern Corn Fritters
These crispy, golden corn fritters are the perfect Southern-style side or snack, ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep10 min
- Cook15 min
- Total25 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings8
Hush puppies are a beloved Southern classic, often served alongside fried fish or BBQ. These little bites are crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, with a subtle sweetness from the cornmeal and sugar.
Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, they come together quickly with simple pantry staples. Serve them warm with honey butter for a truly irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Heat the oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg lightly. Pour it into the dry mixture along with most of the buttermilk, stirring until just combined. Add more buttermilk as needed to form a thick, moist dough that is not runny.
- Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with honey butter.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne or chopped scallions to the batter.
- Make sure the oil is at the right temperature; if too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; they tend to soften as they cool.
Inspired by a recipe from Spend With Pennies