Hey!
There's only one way to make hush puppies and one way only.
Make them the way that they taste good to YOU!
Sometimes I like jalapeno added, grated onion, kernel corn, sugar, bacon bits, cayenne....
Not all at the same time but that might be a good idea too!
But I'm from New Yawk, so what do I know?
(i know what tastes good and my mom was a Tarheel through and through!) ;^)