Crab Hush Puppies

Crispy, golden cornmeal fritters mixed with tender crab meat, lightly seasoned and fried until fluffy inside and crunchy on the outside.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup yellow self-rising cornmeal
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups lump crab meat
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper (small dice)
• 3/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a heavy bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven fitted with a fry thermometer, heat 4-5-inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
2. 2In a large mixing bowl use a whisk to sift the cornmeal, flour, sugar, old bay seasoning, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne.
3. 3In a separate medium bowl whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing just until moistened.
4. 4Fold in the crab meat, red bell pepper and green onions by hand.
5. 5Drop batter carefully into the hot oil using a small scoop or a teaspoon. Fry in batches until golden brown turning as needed for even browning. (Around 4-5 minutes total).
6. 6Use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil to a paper towel lined sheet pan to drain.
7. 7Serve hot with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce or a spicy remoulade for dipping.