Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Description
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.
Ingredients
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nonfat cooking spray
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1 cup yellow cornmeal
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons minced onion
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2 tablespoons minced bell pepper
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3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
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1 large egg
Directions
1
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.
2
Stir cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Mix in onion and bell pepper.
3
Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl; pour into dry ingredients and stir to combine. Let mixture rest for 5 minutes.
4
Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to drop portions of batter into the prepared basket; leave space between each scoop. Spray with cooking spray.
5
Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.