Beer Batter Hush Puppies

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• peanut oil or canola, for deep frying
• 1 cup cornmeal, about 4 3/4 ounces
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 1/4 ounces
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 or 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, finely minced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup beer
• Tabasco sauce or cayenne

Preparation

Step 1

Put about 2 inches of peanut oil or canola oil in a deep, heavy pan. Heat to 360° F.

In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir to blend. Stir in the chopped onion, green onions, and jalapeno peppers, if using.

In a cup, whisk the egg with the beer. If desired, add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce or cayenne.

Pour the beer mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until blended.

Drop by rounded teaspoon or small cookie scoop into the hot oil.

Fry in batches of 6 to 8, turning after a minute or two, until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.