Air Fryer Hush Puppies

These air fryer hush puppies made with cornmeal and buttermilk are a much lighter alternative to the traditional fritters, which are deep-fried in oil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• nonfat cooking spray
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 0.75 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons minced bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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