Air-Fryer Hush Puppies

Name: Air-Fryer Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 hush puppies
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 16 hush puppies

Test Kitchen Approved

Check out how to make air-fryer hush puppies, a pleasingly crunchy and light version of a classic Southern dish.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and garlic powder. Whisk in buttermilk, egg, chopped onion and if desired, diced jalapeno. Let batter sit 5-10 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 350°. In batches, scoop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased parchment in air-fryer basket. Spritz with cooking spray. Bake 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 69 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside—these fried fritters are the perfect companion for a seafood night. Adding diced jalapenos to the mix raises the spice level for an added kick. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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