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Hush puppies
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 296 kcal —
- Protein 6.2 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 37 g 14%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 2.6 g 13%
- Fibre 2.9 g 10%
- Sugars 3.8 g —
- Sodium 813 mg 35%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.1 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 3.4 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.17 mg 14%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 143 µg 36%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 11.6 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 100 mg 8%
- Iron 2.6 mg 14%
- Magnesium 40 mg 10%
- Phosphorus 410 mg 33%
- Potassium 256 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.73 mg 7%
- Copper 0.15 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.41 mg 18%
- Selenium 26.2 µg 48%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 296 | 6.2 g | 37 g | 13 g |
| 1 × piece | 22 g | 65 | 1.4 g | 8.2 g | 2.9 g |
| 2 × piece | 44 g | 130 | 2.7 g | 16 g | 5.8 g |
| ½ × piece | 11 g | 33 | 0.7 g | 4.1 g | 1.5 g |
| 3 × piece | 66 g | 195 | 4.1 g | 25 g | 8.7 g |
| 4 × piece | 88 g | 260 | 5.4 g | 33 g | 12 g |
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Questions about Hush puppies
What are hush puppies made of?
They are small savoury balls or nuggets of cornmeal batter, usually mixed with flour, milk or buttermilk, egg and a little onion, then deep-fried until crisp outside and tender inside.
How do you fry hush puppies so they cook through without burning?
Heat oil to about 175 °C and fry small spoonfuls for roughly 3–4 minutes, turning them until evenly golden. Keep the batches small so the oil temperature does not drop; drain the hush puppies on a rack or kitchen paper.
Can you bake hush puppies instead of deep-frying them?
Yes, though they will be less crisp. Spoon the batter into a greased mini-muffin tin and bake at 200 °C for about 12–15 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
What do you serve with hush puppies?
They are often served alongside fried fish, prawns or barbecue, and go well with coleslaw, tartare sauce or a spicy dipping sauce. In the southern United States, they are a familiar accompaniment to fish fries.
How should you store leftover hush puppies, and how do you reheat them?
Cool them promptly and keep them covered in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180 °C for 5–8 minutes to bring back some crispness; microwaving makes them soft.
Can you freeze hush puppies?
Freeze cooked hush puppies in a single layer, then transfer them to a sealed container. Reheat from frozen at 180 °C for about 12–15 minutes, until piping hot in the centre.
Are hush puppies sweet or savoury?
They are usually savoury, often flavoured with onion, but some recipes add a little sugar for a lightly sweet corn flavour. Their taste depends more on the batter and seasoning than on a sweet coating.
How much sodium is in hush puppies?
A typical piece weighs 22 g and contains 813 mg of sodium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170301 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
