Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Air fryer hushpuppies are a lighter version of the classic Southern side. The savory cornmeal dumplings get air fried for a crunchy exterior and fluffy interior. Perfect for serving alongside all your favorites!
Servings: 18
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 scallion minced
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.1 cup cornmeal, ¾ cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and melted butter.½ cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, ¼ cup melted butter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until combined. Fold in the minced onion until evenly distributed.1 scallion
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 F, then use a small cookie scoop to scoop the dough into the hot air fryer. Spray the tops with cooking spray, then cook for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through and spraying the bottom with cooking spray.Cooking spray
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of green onions
Notes
- Don't over mix the batter. You want all the ingredients just combined. Overmixing will lead to really dense hushpuppies.
- You can adjust the spices to suit your tastes.
- Buttermilk is a must for this! You need the acid to make the hushpuppies tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg