Air Fryer Hush Puppies: Can You Make Them?

Hush puppies are a Southern classic, traditionally deep-fried to crunchy perfection. But can you cook hush puppies in an air fryer? The answer is yes! You can make hush puppies from scratch or use frozen hush puppies, and cook them in an air fryer for a healthier, less calorific alternative to deep-frying.

How to make hush puppies from scratch

Yes, you can cook hush puppies in an air fryer. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make hush puppies from scratch:

First, make a cornmeal-based batter. Form small balls of dough and place them inside the air fryer. If you like, spray the bottom of the air fryer with non-stick cooking spray or line it with foil. Spray the dough balls with a coat of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Set your air fryer to 380-390°F and cook for 4-5 minutes. Carefully turn the hush puppies over and spray them with another coat of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the hush puppies are crispy. Serve with fried fish or remoulade sauce.

Remember that all air fryers put off a varying degree of heat, so be sure to check your hush puppies and cook them for a few extra minutes if needed. You can also make them up several hours before serving and leave them at room temperature. They should retain their crunch for at least 2 hours, unless your house is very humid.

How to cook frozen hush puppies in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook frozen hush puppies in an air fryer. First, microwave the hush puppies until the centres are no longer hard. Then, put them into a preheated air fryer basket at 400 F for about 4 minutes.

If you want to make them from scratch, form small balls of dough and place them inside the air fryer. If you like, you can spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray or line it with foil. Spray the hush puppies with a coat of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Cook at 390 degrees for 5 minutes, then carefully turn them over and spray them again with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until crispy.

If you want to make them up a day or two in advance, cook them until they are almost done. For smaller hush puppies, this will take about 6-7 minutes, and for larger ones, about 8 minutes. You can also set your air fryer to 380 F for 4-5 minutes, then flip them over and cook on the other side for an additional 4 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.

How to reheat hush puppies

Yes, you can cook hush puppies in an air fryer. Here's how to reheat them:

First, defrost your hush puppies in the microwave until the centres are no longer hard. Then, place them in a preheated air fryer basket at 400 F for about 4 minutes. If you're making hush puppies from scratch, form small balls of dough and place them inside the air fryer. If you like, you can spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray or line it with foil. Spray the hush puppies with a coat of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Cook in the air fryer at 380-390 F for 5 minutes. Turn them over, spray them with another coat of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Serve when crispy. Remember that all air fryers put off a varying degree of heat, so be sure to check them and cook a few extra minutes if needed.

How to make hush puppies in a Ninja Foodi

Yes, you can cook hush puppies in an air fryer, including the Ninja Foodi. Here's how:

First, form small balls of dough. Place them inside the Ninja Foodi, and if you prefer, spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray or line it with foil. Then, spray the hush puppies with a coat of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Set the Ninja Foodi to 380-390°F and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully turn them over, spray with another coat of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until crispy.

You can also cook frozen hush puppies in the Ninja Foodi. First, microwave them until the centres are no longer hard. Then, put them into a preheated basket at 400°F for about 4 minutes.

Hush puppies are best served fresh out of the Ninja Foodi, but they can be reheated. Smaller hush puppies will take about 6-7 minutes to cook, and larger ones about 8 minutes.

How to make hush puppies in an air fryer without using oil

Yes, you can cook hush puppies in an air fryer. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make hush puppies in an air fryer without using oil:

First, form small balls of dough to make hush puppies. Place them inside the air fryer, and if you want, you can spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray or line it with foil. Set your air fryer to 380-390°F for 4-5 minutes. Carefully turn them over and cook on the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy. Serve with fried fish or remoulade sauce. Remember that all air fryers put off a varying degree of heat, so be sure to check them and cook a few extra minutes if needed.

If you are using frozen hush puppies, first microwave them until the centres are no longer hard. Then put them into a preheated basket at 400°F for about 4 minutes.

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