Description
The ultimate Gluten-Free Hush Puppies recipe! These savory, golden fried treats are made with a blend of cornmeal and rice flour for the perfect texture. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they are the perfect side dish for seafood or BBQ.
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free cornmeal (141g)
3/4 cup finely ground white rice flour (85g)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (42g)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt or regular salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, rice flour, sugar, baking powder, seasoned salt, baking soda, chipotle powder, xanthan gum, onion powder, and garlic powder.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined and smooth, though some small lumps are okay.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
5. Drop batter by the spoonful (about 2 teaspoons each) into the hot oil. Fry about 12 at a time.
6. Fry for 2 minutes, flip, and fry for another 2 minutes until deep golden brown.
7. Remove with a skimmer and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
Fry Temp: Maintain your oil temperature at 350°F. If it’s too cool, the hush puppies will be greasy.
Flour Blend: Using white rice flour along with cornmeal ensures a light, non-gritty texture.
Storage: Best served fresh! Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in an air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 hushpuppies
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg