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Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 10 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 2 tablespoons minced onion
    • 2 tablespoons minced bell pepper

  • Wet Ingredients

    • ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
    • 🥚 1 large egg

  • Other

    • Nonfat cooking spray

STEPS

1

Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.

2

Stir cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Mix in onion and bell pepper.

3

Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl, then pour into dry ingredients and stir to combine. Let mixture rest for 5 minutes.

4

Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to drop portions of batter into the prepared basket, leaving space between each scoop. Spray with cooking spray.

5

Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

85

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 1
    Fats

💡 For spicier hush puppies, adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste.Drizzle these with honey for a touch of sweetness, or serve alongside fried fish or shrimp for a classic pairing.Make sure to leave space between scoops in the air fryer to ensure they cook evenly.