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    Cajun Hush Puppies

    Golden, crisp cornmeal fritters spiced with Cajun seasoning, fried until fluffy inside and crunchy outside.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Louisiana / Cajun-Creole KitchenCategory
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    Golden fried cornmeal hush puppies with remoulade and honey butter dipping sauces

    Cajun hush puppies are the golden cornmeal fritters that sit beside every fried seafood platter in Louisiana — crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, and spiked with Cajun seasoning. The name supposedly comes from cooks tossing them to quiet the dogs.

    Chef Emily presents Cajun Hush Puppies

    The golden sidekick of fried seafood

    Crisp cornmeal fritters spiced with Cajun seasoning — hush puppies, the perfect side to fried catfish and shrimp.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne.
    2. Stir in the corn and onion. Add the egg and buttermilk and mix until just combined.
    3. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 365°F (185°C).
    4. Drop the batter by rounded spoonfuls and fry 2-3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden.
    5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't overmix the batter — lumps are fine and keep the fritters tender. Drop them in by spoonful and fry in small batches so the oil stays hot.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings6
    CategoryLouisiana / Cajun-Creole Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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