Air Fryer Hushpuppies
Air Fryer Hushpuppies is made with yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, egg; air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes to serve 6. 165 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in a large bowl.
- 2
Add beaten egg, buttermilk, diced onion, and melted butter, then stir until just combined — do not overmix.
- 3
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the cornmeal to hydrate slightly.
- 4
Using a small cookie scoop, form rounded tablespoon-sized balls and place in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
- 5
Spray tops lightly with cooking spray and air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until deep golden brown.
- 6
Serve hot with honey butter or remoulade for dipping.
Tip: Chilling the batter for 10 minutes before scooping makes it easier to form uniform balls that hold their shape. A small cookie scoop is the secret to getting perfectly round, evenly sized hushpuppies every time.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~19 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌡️Concentrated heat circulation produces even browning and a crispier crust than a full-size oven.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Hushpuppies at 375°F for 12 minutes. Chilling the batter for 10 minutes before scooping makes it easier to form uniform balls that hold their shape. A small cookie scoop is the secret to getting perfectly round, evenly sized hushpuppies every time.
You need: 1 cup yellow cornmeal, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 large egg, beaten, ½ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion, 2 tbsp melted butter, cooking spray, honey butter or remoulade for dipping. This recipe serves 6 with 165 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Hushpuppies takes 12 minutes total at 375°F. Serve hot with honey butter or remoulade for dipping.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 6 and takes just 12 minutes at 375°F.
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