Jalapeno Hush Puppies
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 3-1/2 to 4 dozen.
Whenever we have a neighborhood fish fry, these hush puppies are part of the menu. They're crisp and golden with just a mild pepper flavor.—Mary K. Dixson, Decatur, Alabama
Ingredients
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1 cup cornmeal
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1/2 cup self-rising flour
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
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Oil for deep-fat frying
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, onion and jalapeno; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
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2.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
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