Hatch Chile-and-Scallion Hush Puppies

Name: Hatch Chile-and-Scallion Hush Puppies
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dz.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. medium-grind cornmeal; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1 c. full-fat buttermilk; 1 large egg; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 (4-ounce) can mild hatch chiles; 6 c. canola oil; Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Hatch chile and scallions add a bit of a kick.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Jul 25, 2024

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a plate of fried hatch chile and scallion hush puppies

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Yields:

2 dz.

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Honestly, these are some of the lightest, crunchiest, most flavorful hush puppies we've ever had.

To keep them crispy (and make sure they're not oily) you'll want to make sure the oil is hot enough. An accurate thermometer (or an electric deep fryer that keeps the oil at the right temperature) will help immensely.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups medium-grind cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 cup full-fat buttermilk
1 large egg
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 (4-ounce) can mild hatch chiles
6 cups canola oil
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Whisk together cornmeal, flour, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, egg, scallions, and chiles in a second bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Heat oil in a large pot, with a deep-fry thermometer attached, to 350°F to 360°F. Working in batches, scoop batter, by heaping tablespoons, into oil. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Garnish with flaky sea salt.

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