Hush Puppies (Wheat-Free)

• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1 cup rice flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons seasoning salt
• chives or green onion top
• 1 medium onion
• 1 egg
• water or apple juice, to make doughy

1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, break up any lumps.
2. Stir in onions, green onions, and chives.
3. Add egg and blend well.
4. Add liquid until batter is thick enough to form into balls, but not runny.
5. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat 4" oil to 350u0b0F or 180u0b0C.
6. Form batter into 3/4" to 1" balls and drop into the hot oil (use two spoons to form them with).
7. Do not crowd.
8. Cook until dark golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
9. Drain on paper towels.

cornmeal, rice flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic, salt, chives, onion, egg, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hush-puppies-wheat-free-132953 (may not work)