Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Ready in about 24 minutes.
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Southern cornmeal hush puppies with a crisp golden crust and fluffy, slightly sweet centre. The air fryer gives these little fritters their signature crunch without a deep fryer.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 150 g cornmeal
- 100 g plain flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1 egg
- 180 ml buttermilk
- Spray oil
Method
- 1Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- 2Stir in the grated onion, egg and buttermilk to make a thick batter. Rest 10 minutes.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F and line with perforated paper.
- 4Scoop tablespoon mounds onto the paper, spacing them apart, and mist with oil.
- 5Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking gently once, until golden and firm.
- 6Serve hot with remoulade or honey butter.
Tips for the best results
- Let the batter rest so the cornmeal hydrates and the puppies stay tender.
- Keep the mounds small so they cook through before the outside overbrowns.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer hush puppies steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the shake every 8 min, which leaves one side pale.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer hush puppies?
A typical starting point is 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min, shake every 8 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer hush puppies ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer hush puppies serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.