How to Make Air Fryer Hush Puppies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hush puppies are a beloved Southern dish that are a must-try for anyone who loves comfort food. These small, deep-fried cornmeal fritters are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. Traditionally, hush puppies are made by frying them in a pot of hot oil, but with the rise in popularity of air fryers, we've discovered a new way to make them that's just as delicious and much healthier.

The air fryer is a great tool for making crispy, golden brown hush puppies ...

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Ingredients

  • nonfat cooking spray
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced bell pepper
  • ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 large egg

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Stir cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Mix in onion and bell pepper.
  • Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl; pour into dry ingredients and stir to combine. Let mixture rest for 5 minutes.
  • Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to drop portions of batter into the prepared basket; leave space between each scoop. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    85 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 181mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 38mg