These air fryer hush puppies are so easy to make and taste so delicious!
Air fried hush puppies are not just a treat for your taste buds but are also a feast for the eyes.
The delicious golden spheres made from cornmeal is among the most widely loved comfort food.
These balls are light, flaky, and super satisfying. Plus, these air fryer hush puppies are the perfect addition to your lunch or dinner table.
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What are hush puppies?
In case you aren't familiar with hush puppies, they are in the category of bread.
Although they are made with cornmeal and all-purpose flour, hush puppies are in the shape of small balls.
When fried, hush puppies have a beautiful golden color and are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Hush puppies do well as a side dish with several main dishes.
How did hush puppies get their name?
There can't be a more literal meaning to hush puppies.
Believe it or not, back in the day when hush puppies were invented, these were used commonly by hunters and fishermen in around 1899.
The main purpose of the hush puppies back then was to "hush the puppies."
However, this isn’t the end of the story.
Some people believe that hush puppies got the name during the civil war.
The Confederate soldiers used fried cornbread to throw at the barking dogs to hush them.
Either way, hush puppies have a link with dogs.
Can you air fry hush puppies?
The answer is yes. You can definitely air fry hush puppies.
Traditionally, hush puppies are deep-fried. But this version comes with a lot of fats and oil.
So, if you are looking for a healthier version to enjoy the crispy hush puppies, I suggest you try to cook them in an air fryer.
The result is crispy, delicious, and way healthier than deep-fried hush puppies.
Why we love this recipe
Here are a few reasons why you will fall in love with this air fryer hush puppies recipe:
- It is super easy to make. The whole preparation takes 5 minutes.
- It is flavorful. The use of garlic, paprika, and parsley adds flavor to these balls.
- The air-fried version is oil-free and quite healthy.
Ingredients
- yellow cornmeal
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- sugar
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- paprika
- parsley
- egg
- milk
Equipment
- air fryer
- tongs
Instructions
Step 1: Add corn meal, flour, baking powder and sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix until completely combined.
Step 2: Add the egg, milk, and spices. Mix until combined. Chill batter in refrigerator for 30 minutes
Step 3: Remove the batter from the fridge and roll pieces of the batter into the size of balls you want.
Step 4: Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes.
Step 5: Mist the inside of the fryer basket and add battered balls. Mist the balls with oil.
Step 6: Cook at 380°F for 5 minutes, turn the balls and spray with oil and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Leftovers
If you have leftovers you can store leftover air-fried hush puppies in the refrigerator for 3 days. Place them in an air-tight container and store them in the refrigerator.
If you are wondering if you can freeze hush puppies, you can freeze hush puppies in the freezer for up to three months. And when you want to cook them, simply air fry them at 350-degree F for 5 minutes.
Side dishes
Air fried hush puppies are a versatile dish.
Traditionally, people like to serve hush puppies alongside a fish course.
Whether it's salmon, shrimp, or cod, hush puppies complement these dishes perfectly well.
But you can get creative and try it with chicken dishes as well.
Here are some favorite dishes to eat hush puppies with:
- Homemade fish sticks or if you are short on time frozen fish sticks work in a pinch.
- Fried catfish
- Coconut shrimp
- Crab cakes
- Cole slaw
- Eat as a snack. It'll be a perfect snack for game night!
Air fryer hush puppies are delicious dipped in tarter or cocktail sauce.
Recipe
Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Cooking hush puppies in the air fryer give them a slightly crunchy outside, without all the fat and calories of being deep fried.
Ingredients
- • 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
- • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- • 1 ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- • ½ Tsp Sugar
- • ½ Tsp Salt
- • ½ tsp Pepper
- • ½ tbsp Garlic Powder
- • ½ tsp Paprika
- • ½ tbsp Parsley
- • 1 Egg
- • ¾ Cup Milk
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, add corn meal, flour, baking powder and sugar. Mix until completely combined.
2. Add the egg, milk, and spices. Mix until combined. Let batter sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes
3. Roll the batter into desired size balls.
4. Preheat the air fryer.
5. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place battered balls in the basket. Spray the balls with oil.
4. Cook at 380°F for 5 minutes, turn balls, spray with oil and cook for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 3 hush puppiesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 274Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 528mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 9g
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