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Crispy Oven-Baked Hush Puppies Recipe with Honey Butter

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A quick and easy oven-baked hush puppies recipe that delivers a crispy exterior and tender, fluffy interior, finished with a sweet honey butter glaze. Perfect for a comforting snack or side without the mess of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of sea salt (for honey butter glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda until evenly combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg until smooth. Stir in melted butter, then fold in chopped onion and diced jalapeño if using.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. If batter is too thick, add a splash more buttermilk.
  5. Using a small ice cream scoop or two spoons, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning the hush puppies halfway through baking until golden brown and firm.
  7. While baking, combine softened butter, honey, and a pinch of sea salt in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
  8. Transfer baked hush puppies to a cooling rack and immediately brush with honey butter glaze. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep hush puppies tender. If batter spreads too much, chill for 10-15 minutes before scooping. Flipping halfway through baking ensures even crispiness. Honey butter glaze adds a sweet-savory finish. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk with vinegar and plant-based butter.

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Keywords: hush puppies, oven-baked, crispy, honey butter, cornmeal, easy recipe, Southern snack, gluten-free option

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