Jalapeno Hushpuppies Recipe
The absolute best Southern Jalapeno Hushpuppies – Recipe from the famed Okie Dokies Smokehouse in Asheville, North Carolina.
Ingredients:
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup dried minced onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups diced pickled jalapeños
  • Oil for frying
Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients. In a smaller bowl, mix the wet ingredients and jalapeños. (The vinegar with curdle the milk a little.) Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture all at once. Stir until just blended.
  2. Heat a large pot of oil to 375 degrees F. Drop the hushpuppy mix by the spoonful into the hot oil. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Check the first few for doughy-ness. Repeat with the rest.
  3. Scoop the hush puppies out of the oil and place on paper towels. Salt if needed.