Hush Puppies

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup self-rising cornmeal

½ onion, minced

½ cup milk

1 egg, beaten

1 stalk celery, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Mix flour, cornmeal, onion, milk, egg, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.

Drop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter, about 5 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.