# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal, medium grind
02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1½ tsp baking powder
04 - ½ tsp baking soda
05 - 1 tsp sugar
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
08 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - ¾ cup buttermilk
10 - 1 large egg
→ Aromatics
11 - ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
→ For Frying
13 - Vegetable oil for deep-frying (about 1½-2 quarts)
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - Whisk buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—batter should remain slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to prevent toughness.
04 - Fold in diced onion and chives. Let batter rest for 5 minutes to allow cornmeal to hydrate.
05 - Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain consistent temperature.
06 - Using two spoons or a small ice cream scoop, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Work in batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
07 - Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally with slotted spoon, until deep golden brown and crisp throughout. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
08 - Remove hushpuppies with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
