Description
Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these Perfect Gluten-Free Hushpuppies are a quick and easy recipe that makes an excellent gluten-free snack, side dish, or appetizer. Made with yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, and savory onion, these golden bites are a Southern comfort classic made accessible. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast side, healthy snack, or easy dinner addition, this recipe is a must-try for gluten-free food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup grated onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer. Heat to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, gluten-free flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Add in the egg, buttermilk, grated onion, and parsley. Stir until just combined.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter and gently drop into the hot oil. Fry in small batches.
5. Cook each batch for 3–4 minutes, turning to brown evenly, until golden and cooked through.
6. Transfer hushpuppies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
For best texture, don’t overmix the batter.
Make sure oil stays at 350°F to avoid greasy results.
Use a cookie scoop for even-sized hushpuppies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 hushpuppies
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: gluten-free, hushpuppies, snack, cornmeal, fried