Jiffy Hush Puppies are the crispiest, lightest hush puppies ever. So easy to make with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

Hush Puppies in a basket.

Makes a great side for flounder, fried shrimp, BBQ, fried chicken or Low Country Boil.

I always have boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix in my pantry. I love to whip up this recipe for the Best Jiffy Cornbread and a box of Jiffy also makes a great casserole topping.

Southern Hush Puppies

Hush puppies are a southern staple and there are many different versions. Some people like them dense and without any sugar added. Others prefer a lighter, sweeter hush puppy. I prefer the latter and these Jiffy Hush Puppies are just that. They have a sweet taste and a fantastic texture. Ultra crispy on the outside and light and tender on the inside while still having plenty of cornmeal taste.

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How To Make

(More detailed instructions and video in recipe card below.)

  1. Mix together the corn muffin mix and flour.
    Mixing the dry ingredients.
  2. Add the eggs, grated onion, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
    Mixing the batter.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven.
  4. Add batter in spoonfuls and fry until both sides are golden and batter is cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
    Frying the hush puppies.

Jiffy Hush Puppies Recipe Tips

You can leave the cayenne pepper out if you want. Likewise the grated onion can be left out or substituted with 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

Be sure to fry the batter right after mixing it.

You can use either buttermilk or milk but I favor buttermilk. It gives the hush puppies a richer taste.

I like to fry in vegetable oil but canola oil could be used instead.

Use either a Dutch oven or a deep skillet. Cast iron is best.

Don’t make the hush puppies too big and keep in mind that the batter will expand when it hits the oil. When you make them larger, it takes too long to get the center cooked.

Storage

These hush puppies are best eaten right away. They will save for about a day but lose their crispness.

Hush Puppies in a basket with a box of Jiffy cornbread mix

These Jiffy Hush Puppies are best eaten plain. No dipping sauce needed.

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Jiffy Hush Puppies

4.92 from 35 votes
Prep: 12 minutes
Cook: 4 minutes
Total: 16 minutes
Servings: 8
Jiffy Hush Puppies are the crispiest, lightest hush puppies ever. So easy to make with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.
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Ingredients

  • 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1/4 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons grated sweet onion
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together corn muffin mix and flour.
  • Add egg, grated onion, buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to about 360 degrees.
  • Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove to paper towel lined plate.

Video

Notes

You can leave the cayenne pepper out if you want. Likewise the grated onion can be left out or substituted with 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  3. Dobrinka Milton says:

    How many actual hush puppies does this make per serving?

  4. Lisa says:

    I’m going to use this as a batter for cheese stuffed pulled pork balls, will comment on how it turns out

  5. Cathy Gemberling says:

    I used a piping bag to drop dollops of the batter into the oil. Just be careful you don’t touch the bag to the hot oil.

  6. Sebrina Faye Lee says:

    I have tried other recipes for Hush Puppies and this is the best. I added 2-3 tablespoons of can corn. Delicious!

  7. Holly says:

    Can I add a can of corn to batter? And would I need to increase anything?