SUNNY'S EASY HUSH PUPPIES WITH A HOT HONEY DIPPING SAUCE

Sunny's Easy Hush Puppies with a Hot Honey Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 8.5-ounce boxes cornbread mix (I like Jiffy here)
2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning, ancho chile powder or chipotle seasoning
One 14-ounce can creamed corn
2 large eggs, whisked
Peanut oil, for frying
Kosher salt
1/4 cup creamed honey
1/4 cup hot sauce (I like Cholula here)
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

For the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornbread mix and seasoning blend, breaking up any clumps in the mix. Add the creamed corn and eggs and stir to combine gently; the mixture should be scoopable but hold its form. (Think the perfect ice cream ball.) Allow to rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
For the frying: In a large pot or fryer, bring at least 2 inches of peanut oil to 375 degrees F. Using 2 spoons or a medium ice cream scoop, scoop out some batter and slowly lower it into the oil. Drop in a few more and cook, flipping if needed, until the hush puppies float and are golden all around, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet and season with a sprinkle of salt. Repeat with the remaining batter.
For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce and sugar. Use as a dipping sauce for the hush puppies.