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Gluten-Free Hush Puppies served in a whtie bowl with grey lining.

Gluten-Free Hush Puppies (Fried and Air Fryer)

Gluten-free Hush Puppies are a delightful twist on the Southern classic, perfect for those avoiding gluten without sacrificing flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 30 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Cornmeal or Polenta
  • 1 Cup Rice Flour
  • ¾-1 Cup Milk - Vegans can use soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1.5 teaspoon Salt - to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 medium onion - finely chopped
  • ¼ cup celery - finely chopped
  • ¼ cup corn - kernels
  • ¼-½ cup cheese - Cheddar cheese
  • 2 medium Eggs - can be replaced with flax egg or chia egg.
  • Oil for frying If Frying

Instructions

Making Buttermilk

  • Mix in ¾ cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a bowl and keep it aside.
    ¾-1 Cup Milk, 1 tablespoon Vinegar

Making of batter for Hush Puppies

  • In a large bowl add the cornmeal, rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, sugar, and onion powder.
    1 Cup Cornmeal, 1 Cup Rice Flour, 1 tablespoon Sugar, 1.5 teaspoon Baking Powder, 3/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda, 1.5 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Give it a nice mix.
  • Add in onion, celery, corn, and cheese. Mix everything.
    ¼ cup celery, ¼ cup corn, ¼-½ cup cheese, 1 medium onion
  • Add in the egg and buttermilk slowly and mix until combined.
    2 medium Eggs
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes as the cornmeal will absorb liquid and thicken.
  • Add the remaining milk only if required.

Frying the Hush Puppies

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottom wok.
    Oil for frying
  • Heat oil to medium temperature and not very hot.
  • Drop a spoonful of batter into the hot oil and fry on medium heat turning in between.
  • Do not turn immediately, let it cook on the bottom and then turn.
  • They are done when they are golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove it in absorbent paper.
  • Serve it with a dip of your choice or alongside main meals

Air Frying the Hush Puppies

  • Shape the hush puppies into lemon-sized balls and place them in the inner of the air-fryer basket.
  • If you are unable to shape them, simply drop a spoonful of batter in the inner (with parchment lining or use an insert).
  • Keep spacing in between or else they might stick.
  • Cook in the air-fryer at 180 Deg C for 10-15 minutes.
  • Do check the Hush Puppies after 10 minutes, as they get cooked quite fast, and all air-fryers are different.
  • Once they are golden brown on the top remove and serve.

Notes

Standard US-Size cups and spoons used. 1 Cup = 235 ml, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
Read above for substitutions.