Hushpuppies

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups peanut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal