Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°F.

Step 2

Fill a heavy saucepan or deep fryer with oil to at least 3 inches deep.

Step 3

Place on stovetop and heat to 425°F.

Step 4

In a large bowl, add biscuit mix, club soda, minced onion, cornmeal and onion powder. Mix well.

Step 5

Shape the hush puppies into 1-inch balls.

Step 6

Carefully drop puppies, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry and turn until evenly browned, about 4 minutes.

Step 7

Using a spider strainer or slotted spoon, remove puppies from oil and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain.

Step 8

After drained, put puppies on a cookie sheet and place in warmed oven. Repeat frying, draining and warming until all puppies are cooked.

Step 9

Keep warm until ready to serve.