Crispy Tender Tasty Hushpuppies

Name: Crispy Tender Tasty Hushpuppies
Ingredients: · cooking oil (i used canola); 2 c plain cornmeal; 1 c all purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 c buttermilk (may need a bit more); 1 c onion, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp hot bacon drippings (or can use hot cooking oil); 3 to 4 tsp parsley paste (can use finely chopped fresh)