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Jiffy Hush Puppies

Jiffy Hush Puppies are the crispiest, lightest hush puppies ever. So easy to make with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

  • Prep12 min
  • Cook4 min
  • Total16 min
  • Serves8
  • Rating5.0
Jiffy Hush Puppies

Jiffy Hush Puppies are the crispiest, lightest hush puppies ever. So easy to make with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

Hush Puppies in a basket.

Makes a great side for flounder, fried shrimp, BBQ, fried chicken or Low Country Boil.

I always have boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix in my pantry. I love to whip up this recipe for the Best Jiffy Cornbread and a box of Jiffy also makes a great casserole topping.

Southern Hush Puppies

Hush puppies are a southern staple and there are many different versions. Some people like them dense and without any sugar added. Others prefer a lighter, sweeter hush puppy. I prefer the latter and these Jiffy Hush Puppies are just that. They have a sweet taste and a fantastic texture. Ultra crispy on the outside and light and tender on the inside while still having plenty of cornmeal taste.

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How To Make

(More detailed instructions and video in recipe card below.)

  1. Mix together the corn muffin mix and flour.
  2. Add the eggs, grated onion, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven.
  4. Add batter in spoonfuls and fry until both sides are golden and batter is cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

    Jiffy Hush Puppies Recipe Tips

    You can leave the cayenne pepper out if you want. Likewise the grated onion can be left out or substituted with 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

    Be sure to fry the batter right after mixing it.

    You can use either buttermilk or milk but I favor buttermilk. It gives the hush puppies a richer taste.

    I like to fry in vegetable oil but canola oil could be used instead.

    Use either a Dutch oven or a deep skillet. Cast iron is best.

    Don’t make the hush puppies too big and keep in mind that the batter will expand when it hits the oil. When you make them larger, it takes too long to get the center cooked.

    Storage

    These hush puppies are best eaten right away. They will save for about a day but lose their crispness.

    Hush Puppies in a basket with a box of Jiffy cornbread mix

    These Jiffy Hush Puppies are best eaten plain. No dipping sauce needed.

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    close-up of hush puppies in a basket

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Ingredients

Equipment Dutch Oven, Deep-Frying Thermometer

Steps

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together corn muffin mix and flour.

  2. 2

    Add egg, grated onion, buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.

  3. 3

    Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to about 360 degrees.

  4. 4

    Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove to paper towel lined plate.

Notes

You can leave the cayenne pepper out if you want. Likewise the grated onion can be left out or substituted with 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

Nutrition

  • Calories215
  • Carbs24
  • Protein4
  • Fat11
  • Sodium337
  • Fiber2
  • Sugar7