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Gluten-Free Hushpuppies

These gluten-free hushpuppies are crispy, flavorful bites that make a perfect snack or side dish, loved by everyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup gluten-free cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk Can substitute with almond milk or other dairy alternatives.
  • 1 large egg
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
For Frying
  • Oil for frying Use enough oil for deep frying.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free cornmeal, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir it all together.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Slowly add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is just combined.
  3. Fold in the chopped onion.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the frying oil, giving them space to puff up and get brown. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Transfer the cooked hushpuppies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Notes

Make sure your oil is hot enough (350°F) to avoid greasy hushpuppies. Consider adding jalapeños or shredded cheese for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the toaster oven.