Description
Golden and crispy, sweet potato hushpuppies are a delightful Southern treat that combines comfort with flavor. These bite-sized morsels are made from creamy sweet potatoes and seasoned cornmeal, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and savory goodness. Paired with a luscious cinnamon butter dip, they make for an irresistible snack or appetizer that’s sure to impress whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, these hushpuppies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for dip)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dip)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for dip)
- Pinch of salt (for dip)
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes until soft (10–12 minutes), then mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk milk and egg. Combine with mashed sweet potatoes; mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil; fry for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with cinnamon butter dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 hush puppies (100g)
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg