Fill medium Dutch oven with about 3 inches of oil. Heat over medium high heat, or to roughly 375°F.

Add cornmeal breading, flour, baking powder, and sugar to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Add milk and egg. Stir until just combined again. Do not over mix.

When oil is hot, carefully scoop and drop hush puppy batter by the tablespoon into the oil (I actually use a cookie scoop that's like a mini ice cream scoop). Be sure not to over crowd the pan the hush puppies will expand as they cook (I cook about 6 at a time).

Cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes, flipping occasionally to make sure they cook evenly. Remove from with a slotted spoon or wire spider to a paper towel lined plate. Let cool a few minutes before eating their yumminess!