Gluten-Free Hush Puppies
Gluten-free hush puppies are classic Southern cornmeal fritters that fry up quick to a golden, crisp on the outside, and soft in the center. Made with a mix of gluten-free flour and cornmeal batter, they have a savory, oniony flavor.
Servings: 5 servings (approx. 25 hush puppies)
Equipment
- 1 large pot heavy bottomed for frying
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 1½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup gluten free all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, fill it with about an inch worth of some high-smoke-point frying oil (I used canola).
- Allow the pot to heat on medium to medium-high heat while you make your hush puppy batter, checking the temperature periodically until it reaches 350-375°F (176-190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, onion powder, and garlic until all of your dry ingredients are combined.
- In a small bowl, crack and scramble your egg. Once scrambled, add it and your buttermilk to the dry mixture and gently mix just until the dry and wet ingredients are combined.
- Once your batter is done and your oil is ready, use a small cookie scoop or two spoons to drop in a tablespoon of batter in your pot one at a time, frying the hush puppies in batches. Be sure not fry too many at a time and overcrowd your pot, as this can lead to the oil cooling down too much and having a hard time staying at the right temperature, not allowing your hush puppies to fry properly. I did 5-6 at a time.
- Fry your hush puppies for 2-3 minutes, depending on how hot your oil is (350-375°F or 176-190°C), then remove them from the oil and place them on a wire rack or plate with paper towels to drain and cool before enjoying.
Notes
- Flour notes: If you’re using King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure, the batter will usually be thicker, so I add 1–2 tablespoons of buttermilk to loosen it slightly. With Bob’s Red Mill 1:1, the batter can feel a little grainy at first, but it smooths out as it rests for a few minutes before frying. If you’re using Cup4Cup, the batter may be looser due to the milk powder in the blend, so I stir in 1–2 teaspoons of cornmeal to thicken it back up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (5 hush puppies) | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg