How Long To Cook Frozen Hush Puppies In Air Fryer For A Delicious Bite

Are you still unsure about the cooking duration for frozen hush puppies in an air fryer? If so, this article intends to clarify this for you. When prepared correctly, Hush Puppies are delightfully crispy, airy, and tender. They make an excellent quick side for dishes rich in protein and are a beloved choice, especially in the South. In this guide, we will demonstrate how to achieve perfectly cooked hush puppies using your air fryer, no matter your location.

What Are Hush Puppies

Hush puppies are tasty small fried balls made popular by southern cuisines. They are typically made using a flavorful cornmeal batter. This would include spices such as paprika for added spice, onion powder, and garlic powder. But could easily be created using whatever herbs or seasoning you want.  The spices would be combined with buttermilk, cornmeal, flour, and a bit of sugar. When combined, the result is a thick, rich, smooth, and flavorful batter.

Where To Buy Frozen Hush Puppies

Hush puppies can easily be whipped up from scratch (we’ll explore a few recipes below). But if you are on the go, or simply seeking a quick snack without the hassle of prep, you can get them frozen. These packets are typically found in the frozen food aisle of your local grocery or variety store. They are also often inexpensive, making them a great budget snack.

How Long To Cook Frozen Hush Puppies In Air Fryer

If you decided to go the frozen hush puppies’ route, cooking them the air fryer will be ridiculously easy. Simply:

1. Transfer your frozen hush puppies to your air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd your fryer basket.
2. Lightly spritz your hush puppies with cooking oil spray.
3. Set to air fry at 390 degrees F for 9 – 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Be sure to shake your basket midway through the cooking time to ensure nothing is sticking together.

Storing Leftover Hush Puppies And Reheating Them

Your leftover air fried hush puppies can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you ready to reheat, simply:

1. Transfer your frozen hush puppies to your air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd your fryer basket.
2. Set to air fry at 350 degrees F for 4 – 5 minutes or until fully heated through. Be sure to shake your basket midway through the cooking time to ensure nothing is sticking together.

How To Cook Fresh Hush Puppies In Air Fryer: Recipes

How To Cook Sweet & Savory Hush Puppies In Air Fryer

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 10 Minutes | Serves: 12

Ingredients

• nonfat cooking spray
• yellow cornmeal, 1 cup
• all-purpose flour, ¾ cup
• baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoon
• salt, ½ teaspoon
• cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon or more to taste
• sugar, 1 tablespoon
• garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon
• minced onion, 2 tablespoons
• green bell pepper, 2 tablespoons minced
• buttermilk, ¾ cup, low-fat
• egg, 1 large

Directions

1. Mix all of your dry ingredients together.
2. Add the egg and milk, mixing it into a thick batter. If it is still runny add flour in small increments.
3. Preheat the fryer to 400 degrees for 3 minutes.
4. Spray the bottom of the pan with cooking spray and drop a spoonful of batter on the bottom of the pan.
5. Spray the top of the hush puppies with cooking spray again.
6. Cook for 8 minutes and allow to cool for a minute before eating.

Long John Silver’s Hush Puppies

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 8 Minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Milk, 1/4 cup
• Egg, 1
• Cornmeal, 1/2 cup
• Flour, 1/4 cup
• baking powder, 1 teaspoon
• garlic salt, 1 teaspoon
• onion powder, 1 teaspoon

Directions

7. Mix all of your dry ingredients together.
8. Add the egg and milk, mixing it into a thick batter. If it is still runny add flour in small increments.
9. Preheat the fryer to 400 degrees for 3 minutes.
10. Spray the bottom of the pan with cooking spray and drop a spoonful of batter on the bottom of the pan.
11. Spray the top of the hush puppies with cooking spray again.
12. Cook for 8 minutes and allow to cool for a minute before eating.

Nutritional Info: Calories:113, Sodium: 30 mg, Dietary Fiber:1.5 g, Fat: 2.1 g, Carbs: 20.1g, Protein: 4.1g.

Spicy Hush Puppies

Prep time: 45 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Serves 12

Ingredients

• Yellow cornmeal, 1 cup, self-rising
• Flour, ½ cup, all-purpose
• Sugar, 1 teaspoon
• Salt, 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper, 1 teaspoon, freshly ground
• Egg, 1 large
• Creamed corn, ¹⁄₃ cup, canned
• Onion, 1 cup minced
• Jalapeño pepper, 2 teaspoons, minced
• Olive oil, 2 tablespoons, divided

Directions

1. Thoroughly combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together the egg and corn in a small bowl. Pour the egg mixture into the bowl of cornmeal mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the minced onion and jalapeño. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and lightly brush it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
4. Scoop out the cornmeal mixture and form it into 24 balls, about 1 inch.
5. Arrange the balls in the parchment paper-lined basket, leaving space between each ball.
6. Air fry in batches at 375ºF for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and brush the balls with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until golden brown.

7. Remove the balls (hush puppies) from the basket and serve on a plate.

Final Thoughts

Hush puppies in the air fryer are perfectly crispy round balls that can be paired with almost any succulent dish. Or enjoyed on their own with a bit of honey or maple syrup sprinkled over them. Using the recipes featured about you can be enjoying perfect hush puppies in under 15 minutes. Be sure to let me below if you tried any of the featured recipes and what your thoughts were.

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