Least-Messy Way to Drop Hush Puppies?

[Count Porcula]

I'm cleaning my deep fryer, and while I'm at it, I'm thinking about hush puppies.,

I always make a mess when I fry them, and it's hard to control the batter when I drop them with a spoon.

Does anyone here have a better way? The batter is always somewhat loose, so I can't make balls out of it. I was thinking I might put the batter in a plastic bag, cut the corner off, and squeeze batter out.

 

[LoydB]

One of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Tablespoons-Spring-Loaded-Stainless-Comfortable/dp/B08LVXLG76/

 

[Fueling Around]

Freeze the balls for a few minutes

 

[JIMSMOKES]

Freeze the balls for a few minutes

This or thick batter and two spoons.

 

[Count Porcula]

Maybe I'll try two spoons and see if that works.

 

[mike243]

I like my puppy's round, a bag works ok but you get cigar shapes, a ice-cream scoop with the flipper on it works well, give it a swipe in the oil some as you go along so the batter doesn't stick.

 

[cptnding]

One of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Tablespoons-Spring-Loaded-Stainless-Comfortable/dp/B08LVXLG76/

That's a great idea!

 

[mike243]

They make different sizes of those so think about what size HP you like

 

[Flatrate]

I too use what LoydB suggested.

Dave

 

[Elf@shore]

HI! Buy a silicone spoon that fits yur size ? ( they are cheap now !) Dollar store?
Dip the spoon in oil spoon out yur product and roll it in the spoon to coat the ball.
I do the same to make meatballs.
Can put on parchment paper then into the freezer to firm up.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

I've always used a spoon dipped in the oil. Thicker batter will help. I make my batter ahead of time and let it sit for awhile in the fridge. It seems to thicken up that way...

 

[LoydB]

The scoop thingy is also perfect for gougeres and other choux things.

 

[Count Porcula]

Thanks for all the great responses.

 

[Cattoon]

I use a scoop like the earlier post recommended and it is the 2 tsp size , I use a rounded/mounded scoop full and it makes the size hush puppies I want.

 

[Smoke-Chem BBQ]

If the batter is on the thin side this might work well:
Fat separator
I use mine to fill the small pastry cups when making Bear's peanut butter meltways, and that warm chocolatey mix goes through it just fine.

 

[Elf@shore]

OLD SCHOOL:
Used an old Table Spoon and rounded the top by hand.
Then rolled it with both hands.
Some use an Ice cream scoop? IMO: Not necessary?
Yes cooling it in the freezer for a few helps scooping !