Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Golden-crispy on the outside, tender on the inside - these Air Fryer Hush Puppies bring Southern comfort food right to your kitchen. With just 252 calories per serving and 18 minutes of cooking time, you'll love this healthier spin on the classic cornmeal bites.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal gluten free
- 3/4 cup gluten free flour blend
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 egg large
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Combine cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Whisk together. Mix in the green onions.
- Whisk in the egg and buttermilk until combined.
- Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes to thicken. Whisk again.
- With wet hands, form dough into small balls, about the size of ping pong balls. You should get about 18 of them.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper into the air fryer basket. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Working in batches, place the dough balls into the air fryer, leaving at least an inch between each one. Spray the tops with additional nonstick cooking spray or oil.
- Cook in the air fryer at 370F for 6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!