Heat the oil to 350°F.

Mix the flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

Mix in the onions.

In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.

Add the dry ingredients with the wet, and mix with a large wooden spoon. Don’t over mix! Its okay for there still to be some lumps.

Mix enough beer until batter just comes together, about 1/4 cup.

Use a spoon to scoop a small mound of batter, just large enough to cover the spoon.

Drop the dough into the hot oil. Continue with more, but don’t overcrowd. You will most likely fry in batch.

Fry until golden brown on the outside…about 7 to 8 minutes (varies depending on the size of the puppies!). Use a metal slotted spoon, or spider, to remove the hush puppies to a plate lined with paper towels.

Repeat process with remaining batter.

Serve warm with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.