Air-Fryer Hush Puppies
These Air-Fryer Hush Puppies are crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor! A healthier twist on a Southern classic, perfect for snacks or sides.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or Spoon
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add the low-fat buttermilk and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in the grated yellow onion and chopped green onion until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the batter into small balls (about 1-2 tablespoons each) and arrange them on a plate.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place the hush puppy balls in the basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry the hush puppies for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Once cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy every bite!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the hush puppies lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter hush puppy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes.