Spicy Jalapeno Hush Puppies Recipe
Spicy Jalapeno Hush Puppies Recipe. I’m not sure if it’s the heat, or the cheese, but there’s something about Jalapeno Hush Puppies that makes them irresistible.
These classic Southern bites are made with cornmeal, flour, onions, buttermilk, egg, cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
This deep fried treat is great as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. And they’re so easy to make – you can have them on your table in no time!
So if you’re looking for something spicy and delicious, give these a try. You won’t be disappointed!
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Spicy Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Equipment
- 2 Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ¾ cup self-rising flour
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- ½ jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat deep fryer to 375° F.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, add yellow cornmeal, self-rising flour, green onion, buttermilk, eggs, cheddar cheese, onion, jalapeno pepper, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir to mix well into a thick batter.
- Dip two flatware tablespoons, into water to wet. Then pick up a portion of the batter between the two spoons.
- In the preheated deep fryer, carefully drop the batter. Repeat for a few more.
- Fry approximately 3 – 4 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the hush puppies and place on the paper towel lined baking sheet to drain.
- Repeat in small batches until all of the batter has been used.
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