Cornbread Hush Puppies

These cornbread hush puppies are the ultimate comfort food shortcut—crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside, and ready in under 10 minutes. With simple pantry ingredients and bold flavor from Creole seasoning, they make the perfect quick side, snack, or party bite.

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Cornbread Hush Puppies

Why You'll Love This Cornbread Hush Puppies Recipe

• Quick from Bowl to Plate: Just 5 minutes of prep and 4 minutes to fry

• Pantry-Friendly Ingredients: No fancy flours or hard-to-find spices

• Full of Flavor – Bold Creole seasoning and sweet onions pack a punch.

• Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside – That perfect hush puppy texture.

• Perfect for Dipping – Great with remoulade, ranch, or hot honey.

• Kid-Friendly & Crowd-Pleasing – Adults love them, kids devour them.

• Budget-Friendly – Simple, inexpensive ingredients feed a crowd.

• Make-Ahead Ready – Batter can chill while you prep other parts of dinner.

• Versatile Side or Snack – Great with chili, BBQ, seafood, or all on their own.

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Let the Batter Rest: 10 minutes allows the cornmeal to hydrate and flavors to meld

• Don’t Overmix: Stir just until combined for tender, fluffy interiors

• Drain on Paper Towels: Keeps them crispy, not soggy.

Cornbread Hush Puppies Recipe

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 4 mins | Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 T. minced onions

• 6 T. milk

• 1 1/2 c. corn meal

• 8 T. All-purpose flour

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1 egg

• 1 1/2 T. sugar

• 1 tsp. Creole seasoning

• 2 T. dried parsley

• canola oil, for frying

Let's Get Started!

1. In a medium bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder creole seasoning, sugar and parsley.

2. Add in egg, milk and onions, whisk to combine. Then let the batter rest for about 10 minutes.

3. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot over a medium heat.

4. Work in batches and scoop 1 tablespoon of batter with one spoon and gently push it into the oil with another tablespoon. Turn each hush puppy over to cook on all sides. Fry for about 4 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.

5. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve warm

Dip Ideas

• Stephanie's Curry Mayo

• Garlic aioli: smooth and garlicky goodness

• Spicy remoulade: a tangy Creole-style mayo with a kick

• Ranch dressing: always a reliable favorite

• Honey butter: for that sweet-and-savory Southern feel

• Tartar sauce: especially good if you’re serving them with seafood

• Chipotle mayo: smoky, spicy, and creamy