HEAT enough shortening to have 2-3 inches once melted to 360°F in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.
COMBINE cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and sugar in medium bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs and onions. Mix well.
DROP batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry a few hush puppies at a time, 5 to 6 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving size
(1/5 of recipe)
Calories 270
Calories from Fat160g
Total Fat 18g
Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg
Sodium 1080mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 85g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0%
Calcium 0%
Thiamin 0%
Niacin 0%
Zinc 0%
Riboflavin 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet