Crispy Fried Crawfish Hushpuppies Recipe
Crawfish Hushpuppies are crispy, golden bites with tender crawfish and green onions inside. Made with cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, these hushpuppies are seasoned with onion and garlic powder for extra flavor. Easy to make, just mix, fry, and enjoy them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Calories: 250kcal
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
- Spoon or ice cream scoop
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup crawfish tails, cooked and chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
- Mix wet into dry until just combined.
- Fold in crawfish tails and green onions.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil and fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce and suggested pairings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g