Best 5 Jalapeno Hush Puppies Recipes

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Jalapeno hush puppies offer a spicy twist on the iconic side dish. As a popular addition to seafood boils and fried fish platters, these delectable morsels combine the heat of jalapenos with the savory goodness of cornmeal and herbs. Whether you prefer them as a snack or alongside your favorite meal, discovering the perfect recipe for jalapeno hush puppies is essential for creating a truly satisfying experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES



Quick Jalapeno Hush Puppies image

The crunchy exterior of these southern-style snacks is a nice contrast to the moist cornbread. Jalapeno peppers and hot sauce add a hint of heat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, jalapenos, onion and hot sauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR JALAPEñO-STUFFED HUSH PUPPIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño-Stuffed Hush Puppies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeñoes, bacon, yellow cornmeal, all purpose flour, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, cayenne pepper, buttermilk, egg, yellow onion, oil

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 jalapeñoes, seeded, minced
1 pack bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
½ cup all purpose flour
3 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 yellow onion, grated
oil, to fry

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and bacon, and use a hand mixer to blend until combined.
  • Using a teaspoon, scoop out the cream cheese mixture and roll into a ball. Place onto a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk, egg, and onion, and stir until combined.
  • Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a pot of oil to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Dip the cream cheese balls into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated on all sides.
  • Add the hush puppies to the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
  • Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel lined-plate to drain.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES WITH CILANTRO-JALAPENO DIP



Crab Hush Puppies with Cilantro-Jalapeno Dip image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
8 ounces jumbo lump crab
3 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (reserve the dark green parts for the dip)
Canola oil, for frying
Sea salt, for sprinkling
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Reserved dark green parts of 3 scallions, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, chopped

Steps:

  • For the crab hush puppies: In a medium bowl, whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, kosher salt, sugar and garlic powder. In a separate small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg. Make a well in the dry ingredients and begin to gently stir in the buttermilk mixture (I use a wooden spoon). Do not overmix. Gently stir in the crab and scallions until just mixed.
  • For the cilantro-jalapeno dip: Combine the cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic powder, sea salt, pepper, reserved scallion greens and jalapeno in a blender and blend until pureed. Refrigerate until serving time. This can be made a day in advance.
  • Heat several inches of canola oil in a Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. (There should be enough oil for the hush puppies to be completely submerged.) Use a 1-inch ice cream scoop to drop the batter into the hot oil in batches. Fry until deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. While the hush puppies are hot, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Serve immediately with the dip.

JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES



Jalapeno Hush Puppies image

Whenever we have a neighborhood fish fry, these hush puppies are part of the menu. They're crisp and golden with just a mild pepper flavor.-Mary K. Dixson, Decatur, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 to 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, onion and jalapeno; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

ARCTIC CHAR WITH CUCUMBER-FETA RELISH AND JALAPEñO-GOAT CHEESE HUSH PUPPIES



Arctic Char with Cucumber-Feta Relish and Jalapeño-Goat Cheese Hush Puppies image

Categories     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Feta     Seafood     Cucumber     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Relish:
1 12-ounce cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup coarsely crumbled sheep's-milk feta cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Fish:
4 5- to 6-ounce arctic char fillets with skin
3 tablespoons canola oil
Jalapeño-Goat-Cheese Hush Puppies

Steps:

  • For relish:
  • Toss first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Season relish with salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For fish:
  • Sprinkle fish on both sides with salt and freshly ground pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place fish, skin side down, in skillet. Cook until skin is brown, occasionally flattening with spatula to prevent curling, about 4 minutes. Turn fish over. Cook until just opaque in center, about 1 minute.
  • Using slotted spoon, mound relish on plates. Top with fish, skin side up. Arrange hush puppies alongside and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh jalapeños: Fresh jalapeños have a more vibrant flavor and heat than dried or canned peppers.
  • Remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeños: This will help to reduce the heat of the peppers.
  • Use a sharp knife to mince the jalapeños: This will help to prevent the peppers from becoming slimy.
  • Use a light batter: A heavy batter will make the hush puppies greasy and dense.
  • Fry the hush puppies in hot oil: This will help to create a crispy outer shell.
  • Serve the hush puppies hot: Hush puppies are best served hot out of the fryer.

Conclusion:

Jalapeño hush puppies are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With their crispy outer shell and fluffy interior, jalapeño hush puppies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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