Copycat Long John Silver's Hush Puppies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for sprinkling)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 medium egg
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• Canola oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the flour, cornmeal, onion powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until evenly combined.

2. 2

   Place the egg, whole milk, and minced onion in a separate mixing bowl and whisk to mix.

3. 3

   Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   When the batter is done chilling, heat about ½ inch of oil in a large pot until it reaches 350 F.

5. 5

   Drop the batter 1 tablespoon at a time into the hot oil. Work in batches, leaving space between each piece, rather than overcrowding the pan.

6. 6

   Fry the dough for about 4-5 minutes until golden, flipping halfway to cook both sides evenly.

7. 7

   Remove the pieces from the oil and place them on a paper-towel lined wire rack to drain.

8. 8

   Immediately sprinkle salt on top. Let the hush puppies cool for 3-4 minutes before serving.