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Crispy Air Fryer Hush Puppies

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner Southern
Crispy Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Ingredients
  • nonfat cooking spray
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
Instructions
1
Preheat your air fryer oven to the recommended temperature, as indicated by the manufacturer's guidelines.
2
Cover the air fryer basket with a layer of aluminum foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
3
In a large mixing container, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until well incorporated.
4
Mix in finely chopped onion and diced bell pepper to the dry ingredients mixture.
5
In a separate mixing container, whisk together buttermilk and egg until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined. Allow the batter to relax for 5 minutes.
6
Using a spoon or scoop, portion out small amounts of the batter into the prepared air fryer basket. Ensure there is sufficient space between each portion to allow for even cooking.
7
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray once more, and then place it in the preheated oven. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and cooked through. Serve hot immediately.