Related: We Tested 9 Boxed Cornbread Mixes, And This Was The Winner By Far Hush puppies are generally placed in a fryer, whereas cornbread is typically baked in the oven in a cast-iron skillet.
Recipe developer Kate Shungu notes, "Hush puppies are best served warm ... Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-sided ...
Drop tablespoons of the oil into the pan – don’t overcrowd ( good idea to have the oven on at about 100oc to keep the cooked hush puppies warm) Allow to cook for about 2 minutes each side.