It seems like this time of year, our garden is always overrun with zucchini – not that I'm complaining! It gives me a wonderful excuse to make these delicious Zucchini Hushpuppies again! These things are so amazingly delicious. You can't eat just one – I dare you! And why would you want to? It's the best of both worlds – healthy vegetables and fried foods – yes please!
This recipe is adapted from Eatin' on the Cheap. I like the subtle flavor of onion powder versus the minced that the original recipe calls for. And what fried food would be complete without a sprinkle of salt? I have a picky eater with some sensory issues, so I grate the zucchini instead dicing or mincing. I hope you like this version of Zucchini Hushpuppies!
(Note: If you like a little heat, you could add some minced jalapeno – Mr. Juggling Act loves them this way! About 1 jalapeno seeded and minced is enough for one batch)
Your family won't be able to get enough of these delicious hushpuppies - getting them to eat their veggies was never so easy!
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups of white cornmeal mix
- 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Place a deep heavy skillet on the stove over medium heat - I like to use my cast iron pan. Add the oil - about 3-inches - and bring up to temperature - about 350-degrees.
- While you wait for the oil to heat up, beat together the egg and milk into a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, onion powder, zucchini and cheese. Add the beaten egg mixture and stir gently. Let the mixture sit about 5 minutes before frying.
- Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels.
- Using a small cookie scoop or melon baller, drop about 1-inch balls into the hot oil. Take care not to splash, and be sure not to crowd the pan or the hushpuppies won't crisp up.
- Fry the hushpuppies until golden brown on one side - about 3-5 minutes - before turning. Once golden all the way around, remove to the paper-towel lined plate and sprinkle immediately with kosher salt. Serve hot.
Notes
Now these puppies (pun intended!) are delicious on their own… but, I come from a family that loves condiments and sometimes we can't let well-enough alone. My dad would eat these with maple syrup, I think… he loves maple syrup on lots of things! Me? I eat them with a little butter. However you eat them, you won't be disappointed.
Need more zucchini recipes? This is one of the most popular recipes on my blog for a reason!
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