Bacon Jalapeño Hush Puppies
These Quick Bacon Jalapeño Hush Puppies are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and packed with smoky bacon, spicy jalapeños, sweet onion, and a touch of hot sauce. Perfect served with ranch dressing alongside BBQ, seafood, chili, or your favorite comfort food dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18-22 hush puppies 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: SOUTHERN
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 jalapeño peppers, finely diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the eggs, milk, and hot sauce until combined.
- Fold in the diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and onion.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, carefully drop portions of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with ranch dressing.
Notes
- Remove the jalapeño seeds for milder heat.
- Keep oil temperature around 350°F for crispy hush puppies.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Delicious with ranch, spicy mayo, or remoulade sauce.
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