Air Fryer Hush Puppies is an easy and hassle free way to make these southern crispy fried corn fritters. These tasty puppies make for a delicious side dish.
This air fryer side dish is easy to make, and pairs well with seafood. Crispy and flavorful, this southern favorite dish is one your entire family will love.
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Cornmeal is the main ingredient in hush puppies, and this gluten free grain contains both vitamin B6 and folate. These nutrients can help improve your immune system and even your skin and nails.
Why I Love This Recipe
Easy crispy corn fritters that are cooked in the air fryer, have less fat than their deep fried counterparts.
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love crispy air fryer recipes you may also enjoy this Air Fryer Mozzarella sticks recipe.
Ingredients
To make these crispy Air Fryer Hush Puppies you only need eleven basic pantry staples. You might not even need to make a trip to the grocery to make this tasty southern side dish.
- Yellow Cornmeal
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Egg
- Milk
Substitutions
Gluten Free: Want to make these air fryer hush puppies gluten free? Use a gluten free flour blend in place of the all purpose flour.
Dairy Free: Use dairy free milk, like almond milk to make this recipe dairy free.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
To make this easy air fried side dish you only need three basic kitchen tools. I love recipes that don’t require so many dishes.
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon or Whisk
- Air Fryer
How to Make Air Fryer Hush Puppies
These air fried crispy corn fritters only take four easy steps and then you have a tasty southern style side dish.
Step 1: Mix your dry ingredients
In a mixing bowl, add cornmeal, flour, baking powder and sugar. Mix until completely combined.
Step 2: Add in your wet ingredients
Add the egg, milk, and spices. Mix until combined. Let the batter sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Shape your hush puppies
Roll the batter into desired size balls. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place battered balls in the basket. Spray the balls with oil.
Step 4: Air fry your hush puppies
Cook at 380 for 5 minutes, turn balls, spray with oil and cook for 5 more minutes.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Are you looking for a way to make this recipe your own? Here are some of my favorite ways to change this recipe up when I want a different flavor.
Sweeter: Do you like your hush puppies on the sweeter side? Add another pinch of sugar to make these hush puppies sweeter.
Onions: Want a delicious onion flavor in your hush puppies? Add in 1 tablespoon of sliced green onions to your batter or one teaspoon of onion powder.
Buttermilk: Using buttermilk in place of milk will add a tangy flavor to your homemade hush puppy recipe, and give them a more old fashioned taste.
Serving Suggestions
Looking for a way to serve these crispy hush puppies? Here are a few ways I like to serve them.
Serve your hush puppies as a side dish for seafood, or with a basket of homemade chicken tenders. My southern friends love to eat hush puppies as a snack!
Tips
Want to make sure that your hush puppies turn out well? Here are my best tips to make your air fryer side dish turn out well.
- If you find that your batter is slightly sticking when rolling into balls, wet your hands and then shape your batter into ball shapes.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket for crispy results. Make sure that air can move around all sides of the hush puppies.
- To ensure a crispy crust on your hush puppies spray your dough balls evenly with oil.
FAQs
Do you have questions about Air Fryer Hush Puppies? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days.
To reheat leftover hush puppies, place in your air fryer and cook at 350 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes or until hush puppies are warm in the center. If you are reheating frozen hush puppies add an additional 2 to 3 minutes to your cook time.
Yes! Hush puppies freeze really well. You can freeze the dough balls by flash freezing them. Or you can freeze cooked hush puppies. No matter if your hush puppies are cooked or raw they both can be frozen for up to three months.
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon Parsley
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 Cup Milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add corn meal, flour, baking powder and sugar. Mix until completely combined.
- Add the egg, milk, and spices. Mix until combined. Let batter sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes
- Roll the batter into desired size balls. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place battered balls in the basket. Spray the balls with oil.
- Cook at 380 for 5 minutes, turn balls, spray with oil and cook for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition
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