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Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Make these gluten-free hush puppies in the air fryer for every meal! They're kid-friendly and healthier without frying oil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
6 Servings

Equipment

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.

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Notes

  • Allow room around each hushpuppy in the air fryer. I can typically fit 6-8 in mine at a time. Cook in multiple batches. Watch the 2nd and 3rd batches carefully as they may cook more quickly than the first. 
  • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
  • Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal | Carbohydrates 47g | Protein 8g | Fat 5g | Saturated Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 31mg | Sodium 665mg | Potassium 202mg | Fiber 6g | Sugar 7g | Vitamin A 213IU | Vitamin C 1mg | Calcium 134mg | Iron 2mg
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