COPYCAT "LONG JOHN SILVERS" HUSH PUPPIES

Copycat

Provided by Brandy Bender

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 c onions, minched
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp onion powder
1 large egg
1 c whole milk
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

1. Combine the onions, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar, and onion powder in a bowl. Whisk the egg and milk in another bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
2. Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. Working in batches, carefully drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, aboyt 8 minutes per batch (return the pil to 350 degrees between batches). Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with salt. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!