Hush Puppies (Long John Silvers Style)

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 1/3 c minced onion
• 1-1/2 c flour
• 1/2 c yellow cornmeal
• 1 t baking powder
• 1-1/2 t kosher salt
• 1-1/2 t sugar
• 2 t onion powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 c whole milk
• oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Combine onion, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar, and onion powder in a bowl. Whisk the egg and milk in another bowl. Add to flour mixture and whisk until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Heat oil and carefully drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Stir occasionally until golden about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt.