They're different, but those reminded me of hushpuppies:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/4 tsp. baking soda

• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup minced onion

• 2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture.

2. Stir together egg and buttermilk. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until moistened. Stir in onion. 

3. Pour oil into 10-inch cast iron skillet, and heat to 375°F. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil, and fry in batches 3 minutes on each side or until golden.

4. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.