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    Keto Hush Puppies | The Best Low Carb Hush Puppies Recipe For Keto

    by Joe Duff 27 Comments

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    These keto hush puppies are crispy and golden on the outside with a tender and fluffy center. And they have that classic southern flavor - and texture - that you know and love from "normal" hush puppies, except these low carb ones have just 2 NET CARBS each.

    A blue speckled plate with a bunch of hush puppies on it. A few hush puppies are broken in half.

    THE BEST KETO HUSH PUPPIES

    If you've never had hush puppies before, you're missing out. They're fried balls of deliciousness that are typically made with cornmeal and they go incredibly well with seafood.

    However, the only downside to hush puppies is that they're super high in carbs. 

    But, that's where this keto hush puppies recipe comes in! This keto version creates little fried balls of tasty tastiness with a savory and slightly sweet flavor - just like you'd expect from "normal" ones.

    That said, I've got a feeling that after you make them, they will become your new favorite keto appetizer or side dish.

    Plus, it only takes a few minutes to fry them up to golden perfection, and this recipe is so simple to make.

    And if you don't want to fry them, you can also make these keto hush puppies in the air fryer! 

    Either way results in hush puppies with a crunchy outside and soft inside that is incredibly addicting. So good thing each one only has 2 NET CARBS! 

    While they're frying to golden perfection, you can make this Keto White Gravy to dip the hush puppies in - the combination is too good to be true.

    A plate with four hush puppies on it. One hush puppy is on top of them and the inside is showing.

    INGREDIENTS FOR KETO HUSH PUPPIES

    So, as I mentioned earlier, hush puppies are typically made with cornmeal as the base. 

    But to keep these hush puppies keto, we will be using a combination of almond flour and coconut flour that results in the same authentic texture. 

    And along with the flours, you'll only need a few more simple ingredients, like...

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 small onion, diced (or ½ teaspoon onion powder)
    • 1 egg, room temperature
    • Just over 2 tablespoons heavy cream
    • About 2 cups oil for frying

    An ingredient list doesn't get much more basic than that!

    Now, before we start making this recipe, let's go over a few of the ingredients.

    A blue speckled plate with a few hush puppies on it. One hush puppy is being dipped into sauce by a hand.

    KETO FRIENDLY FLOURS TO USE

    So, as I just mentioned, we will use a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour to make these hush puppies - just like to make these keto cinnamon rolls and keto lemon bars. 

    Since the combination is essential, DO NOT substitute more almond flour for more coconut flour and vice versa. It will throw off the consistency of these hush puppies and ruin the recipe.

    But, if you want to swap out just the almond flour, you can use either an equal amount of walnut flour, sunflower seed flour, or pecan flour.

    Again, I do not recommend substituting coconut flour for any other flour. The absorbent properties in coconut flour are necessary to get the best results. 

    A blue speckled plate filled with hush puppies. The plate is on a white and blue stripped table cloth.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO HUSH PUPPIES

    The process of making these keto hush puppies is incredibly simple! 

    Seriously, all you have to do is mix the ingredients and then fry up the hush puppies.

    So, let's get to it! 

    STEP 1: MIXING YOUR INGREDIENTS

    The first thing you will do is gather all of your ingredients and get out a large mixing bowl. 

    Then add your almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion to the bowl and give them a mix.

    Next, add in your egg and heavy cream and mix your ingredients just until everything is combined and a batter forms. Make sure you do not overmix the batter!

    After you have a batter, place your bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill and set. If you want, you can make the batter the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight. 

    STEP 2: FRYING YOUR HUSH PUPPIES

    When 30 minutes is almost up, heat your oil in a medium saucepan and let it reach 325°F.

    Then scoop out about a tablespoon of batter and place it in the hot oil - you should be able to fry about 4 at a time, and this recipe makes 8 hush puppies. 

    Let them fry for about 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown, then fry the rest of the batter. After that, place your hush puppies on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

    Serve your hush puppies with a dipping sauce of your choice and enjoy! 

    A blue speckled plate with a bunch of hush puppies on top of one another.

    KETO HUSH PUPPIES IN AIR FRYER

    If you want to air fry your hush puppies, first preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Then grease the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. 

    Next, scoop out about a tablespoon of batter and place it in the heated basket. Put as many hush puppies as you can in the basket without them touching one another. 

    When your basket is full, bake for about 4 minutes, then flip your hush puppies and bake for another 4 minutes or until they are golden brown. 

    Repeat as many times until all your hush puppies are fried, then enjoy! 

    Half of a blue speckled plate with hush puppies on it.

    STORING & REHEATING YOUR KETO HUSH PUPPIES

    So, this recipe makes 8 hush puppies - the perfect amount for an appetizer or side with dinner. 

    And if you have a large group of people, you can double or even triple this recipe! 

    Don't worry if you make too many - these hush puppies are delicious leftover and can be stored in the fridge in a resealable bag or airtight container for up to 5 days. Then you can pop them in a 350°F oven for about 2-4 minutes to reheat. 

    And if you want to freeze them, they'll last for up to 3 months. First, put them on a baking sheet in the freezer and allow them to freeze for a few hours until solid. Then store in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container.

    Then to reheat, just put them in a 350°F oven for about 7-10 minutes until warm.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION 

    Each one of these crispy golden delights has just 2 NET CARBS! 

    And here are the rest of the macros for 1 hush puppy:

    • 116 Calories
    • 9.5g Fat
    • 4.3g Carbs
    • 2.3g Fiber
    • 2 NET CARBS
    • 4.1g Protein 

    Low carb, high fat, and moderate protein - now that's how you eat keto. 

    These keto hush puppies are so tasty and will become a regular food in your life after you give this recipe a try.

    They are excellent to make for a variety of occasions and everyone who tries them loves them!

    Well, I hope you like this keto hush puppies recipe as much as I do. If you make it, let me know what you think - I'd love to hear. 

    MORE KETO APPETIZERS 

    These hush puppies are such a great appetizer, and I have a few more keto appetizer recipes that are just as good.

    If you liked this recipe, I think you'll like these: 

    • Keto French Fries
    • Keto Chicken Nuggets 
    • Keto Mozzarella Sticks
    • Keto Sausage Balls 
    • Blackened Shrimp 
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    Keto Hush Puppies Recipe | The Best Low Carb Hush Puppies

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 25 reviews

    These keto hush puppies are crispy and golden on the outside with a tender and fluffy center. And they have the classic southern flavor and texture, but these low carb hush puppies only have 2 NET CARBS! 

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Total Time: 38 minutes
    • Yield: 8 Servings 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Stovetop/Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: Keto Low Carb

    Ingredients

    Scale

    1 cup (100g) almond flour

    2 tablespoons coconut flour

    1 teaspoon baking soda

    1 teaspoon garlic powder

    ½ teaspoon salt

    ¼ teaspoon pepper

    1 small onion, diced (or ½ teaspoon onion powder)

    1 egg, room temperature

    Just over 2 tablespoons (30g) heavy cream

    About 2 cups oil for frying

    Instructions

    1. In a bowl mix together all your ingredients, finishing with egg and heavy cream. Do not overmix the batter.
    2. Place the batter in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
    3. Meanwhile heat oil in a medium saucepan and let it reach 325°F.
    4. Scoop a large tablespoon of batter and put in the hot oil - you should be able to fry about 4 at a time. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
    5. If using the air fryer, preheat to 400°F and grease the basket with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop out a large tablespoon of batter and place as many hush puppies as you can in the basket without them touching. Bake for 4 minutes, then flip and bake for another 4 minutes or until golden brown.

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Serving
    • Calories: 116.25
    • Fat: 9.5
    • Carbohydrates: 4.3
    • Fiber: 2.3
    • Protein: 4.1

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    Comments

    1. Kelsey

      May 31, 2021 at 9:51 am

      Made these last night and OMG so good!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Charly

        August 01, 2021 at 1:24 pm

        Little crispy bites of yum.

        ★★★★★

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      • Cheryl

        January 19, 2022 at 11:48 am

        Hi.
        Can these be baked in an oven instead of fried?

        Reply
        • Brendan Cunningham

          January 21, 2022 at 9:14 am

          Yes! Try baking them at 425°F for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.

          Reply
    2. Alexis Cisero

      June 25, 2021 at 10:41 am

      My family loved these! We’ll be making them again very soon. Thanks:)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Dan

      July 13, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      Made them in the air fryer and came out perfect.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Kathleen

      July 14, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      Very crispy and flavorful. Great recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Stacey M

      July 15, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      Very good! Dipped them in ranch but they were even good alone.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Lina

      July 16, 2021 at 11:19 am

      Never had hush puppies before but I loved these!!

      ★★★★★

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    7. Patrice

      July 17, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      Fantastic recipe!! Making again tomorrow.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Jackson

      July 18, 2021 at 11:28 am

      Fried a few and made a few in the air fryer. Both turned out great! The flavor of these is classic southern hush puppies.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Izzy

      July 19, 2021 at 11:03 am

      Liked them a lot. Good change up from usual keto recipes!

      ★★★★★

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    10. lila s

      July 20, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      I think I've had hush puppies once in my life at a restaurant but wanted to try a new low carb recipe...LOVED THIS!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Karlene

      July 21, 2021 at 9:12 am

      Delicious savory keto dish!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Ray

      July 23, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      Good flavors, loved how crispy they are.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Trammell

      July 23, 2021 at 10:48 pm

      Delish!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Aurora

      July 24, 2021 at 10:51 am

      Gave these a try for an early dinner snack and my family really liked them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Joyce

      July 25, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Saw these on your insta and me and my husband made them last night, we loved them!! Very good flavor and texture.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Diane

      July 27, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      Fried them in avocado oil, turned out very crispy and good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Renee

      July 27, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      10/10

      ★★★★★

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    18. Shiloh

      July 30, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      I dipped these in honey (I am gluten-free, not on keto) and they were incredible!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Lauren L

      July 31, 2021 at 9:22 am

      I've made these a few times now and every time they come out great!!

      ★★★★★

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    20. Colton

      August 04, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      I ordered these one time at a restaurant and these remind me of them. Very good.

      ★★★★★

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    21. Margot

      August 06, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      I have had hush puppies from the south before and these honestly were comparable. Very impressed they are low carb.

      ★★★★★

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    22. Reba

      August 08, 2021 at 9:25 am

      The hush puppies were simple to make, turned out very crispy, and had that savory flavor I was hoping for!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Paula

      September 27, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      Best keto appetizer out there this recipe is amazing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Martha

      November 06, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      They were excellent!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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