Description
Crispy Okra Hush Puppies with Buttermilk are a Southern comfort food classic, combining thinly sliced okra, aromatic herbs, and self-rising cornmeal for a crunchy and flavorful deep-fried treat perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 cups very thinly sliced okra
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep fryer and heat to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced okra, garlic powder, onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and sugar, then mix into the okra blend.
- Add cornmeal mix, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, stirring gently to form a thick batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying in batches for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk with 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.
- Use an air fryer at 380°F for 8–10 minutes for a lighter version.
- To make your own self-rising cornmeal mix, use 2 cups cornmeal, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp baking soda.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for 5 days.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 hush puppies
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
