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Jalapeno Hush Puppies

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Kay Dixson, Decatur, Alabama

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 12, 2022

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

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Self-rising flour-1/2 cup

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Jalapeno Hush Puppies

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Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 20 min
Yield 3-1/2 to 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
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Directions

  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.
  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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