Step 1

Place self-rising Cornmeal, self-rising flour, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined.

Step 2

Add grated onion, egg, and buttermilk to the flour mixture and whisk together until the mixture comes together. Don’t over mix.

Step 3

Place batter in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the canola oil into a dutch oven, or large pot, until it is filled with 2 inches of oil and heat oil to 350-375 degrees F.

Step 5

When the oil reaches the correct temperature drop batter by the tablespoon into the hot oil and fry. Cook for 2 minute per side or until golden brown.

Step 6

Remove cooked hushpuppies from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to remove the excess oil.

Step 7

Work in batches to cook all of the batter making sure not to crowd the pot.

Step 8

Serve hot with tartar sauce or ketchup and enjoy.