Jalapeno Hushpuppies

• 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1/4 cup minced onions
• 2 fresh jalapenos, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• Essence, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

1. Preheat the fryer to 365 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, hot sauce, onions, and jalapenos, together.
3. Stir in the eggs and milk.
4. Mix until fully incorporated.
5. Fry 1 tablespoon of the batter at a time.
6. Fry the hushpuppies for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown.
7. Stirring constantly will ensure over-all browning.
8. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.
9. Season with Essence.
10. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
11. Yield: about 2/3 cup

yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, hot sauce, onions, fresh jalapenos, eggs, milk, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, thyme

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/jalapeno-hushpuppies-recipe0.html (may not work)