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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Snacks

    Vegan air fryer hush puppies

    May 19, 2023 by Becky Striepe
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    image collage of ingredients and the air fryer hush puppies in a bowl on a marble table
    air fryer hush puppies in a bowl on a marble table
    close-up of a hush puppy with a bite taken out of it

    You don't need to deep fry to make crunchy, cozy hush puppies. Air fryer hush puppies are a snap to make. They're perfect little balls of cornbready goodness!

    air fryer hush puppies in a bowl on a marble table

    Long, long ago, I asked folks on Instagram to tell me what air fryer recipes they'd like to see. My friend, Ian, had a few requests, and air fryer hush puppies was among them.

    Ian, you probably thought that I forgot about you, but your suggestion has been on my to-do list all this time. And they're finally to-done!

    Jump to:
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    • Oven option
    • How to serve and store
    • Air fryer hush puppies recipe
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    Recipe notes

    This is a super easy, one-bowl recipe, and the resulting hush puppies are crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside perfection.

    Start by mixing up your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Then, add your wet ingredients, and mix until you have a thick batter.

    Now, here's the important part: you need to chill that batter.

    image collage showing the steps to make the batter

    To make air fryer hush puppies that are moist but hold their shape, chilling that batter is crucial. Chilling will firm up the batter enough to hold its shape in the air fryer without needing any kind of mold or mini muffin tin.

    There is one other critical part of this recipe: line your air fryer basket. To do this, just use scissors to cut a piece of parchment paper so it almost-but-not-quite covers the bottom. Leave a bit of space all around to allow air to flow.

    Please do not use foil to line your air fryer basket! Most air fryers have a nonstick coating on the basket, and foil will scratch it, ruining your air fryer.

    Now, scoop tablespoons of your chilled batter into your air fryer basket, and cook.

    hush puppies in the air fryer basket, before and after cooking

    You'll likely need to cook these in two batches. Stick the bowl of batter into the fridge while batch one is cooking, so the batter stays nice and cold.

    Oven option

    No air fryer? No problem! You can definitely bake these. 

    Scoop the batter onto a lined baking sheet, and bake for 18-20 minutes at 400° F.

    Your hush puppies are ready when the tops are golden brown.

    close-up of a hush puppy with a bite taken out of it

    How to serve and store

    Anything that would be nice with a side of cornbread is lovely with air fryer hush puppies instead. Try these with:

    • three-bean chili
    • tofu chili
    • BBQ tofu and your favorite green veggie
    • vegan beef stew
    • corn chowder

    To store, transfer cooled hush puppies to an airtight container. They'll keep on the countertop for four to five days.

    Make sure that they are completely cool before storing. If they're even just warm, they'll cause condensation to collect in the container, and that can cause them to get moldy. No, thanks!

    air fryer hush puppies in a bowl on a marble table

    Air fryer hush puppies recipe

    You don't need to deep fry to make crunchy, cozy hush puppies. Air fryer hush puppies are a snap to make. They're perfect little balls of cornbready goodness!
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: air fryer hush puppies, vegan air fryer hush puppies
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Chilling time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 221kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup cornmeal
    • ½ cup white wheat flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup soy milk
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon flax meal
    • 1 tablespoon vegan sugar

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and mix until you have a thick batter.
    • Place the bowl into the freezer for 20 minutes. You will likely have to do two batches to get all of the batter cooked. Place the bowl into the refrigerator in between rounds of cooking.
    • Line your air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper cut to size. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop up rounded balls of batter. Place them on the parchment paper, leaving about ½" of space between each ball.
    • Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

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    Notes

    This recipe makes about 12 hush puppies.
    Do not line your air fryer basket with foil! The recipe calls for parchment paper specifically, because foil can scratch your basket's coating.
    If you want to bake these instead of air frying, scoop the chilled batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving ½" of space between each hush puppy. Bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
    Please do not skip the chilling step. Chilling the batter helps it hold its shape during the air frying process.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Air fryer hush puppies recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    221
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Sodium
     
    792
    mg
    33
    %
    Potassium
     
    121
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    32
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    16
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    173
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    220
    mg
    22
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

    Learn more about me >>>

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    1. JT

      January 11, 2019 at 7:34 am

      2 stars
      How do you get them to stick together? I tried making these last night and they just don’t stick together. When I did manage to get 3 into the fryer, they cooked, but when I tried to pick them up, they just turn back into cornmeal.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 11, 2019 at 1:28 pm

        So weird! I wonder what's causing this issue for you. If they're that dry, I suggest adding more soymilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you get a proper dough.

        Reply
    2. Sarah De la Cruz

      February 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      My grandpa grew up in rural Mississippi! I feel like I owe it to him to give these a try! <3

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 19, 2018 at 2:49 pm

        You dooooooo!

        Reply
    3. Katie Koteen

      February 15, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Now I must get an air fryer! I love hush puppies, but never thing to make them.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 16, 2018 at 8:06 am

        Ooh you should go for it! It’s worth it for the tofu and potatoes alone. Everything else is a delicious bonus!

        Reply
    4. Cadry

      February 15, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Oh, I'm so excited to see this! When I was a kid, Long John Silver's was my favorite restaurant. Obviously, I've grown up since then and gone vegan. But I would still love a dinner of Gardein fishless filets with malt vinegar & air fryer hush puppies to take me back!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 15, 2018 at 11:11 am

        Oh my gosh, that sounds amazing! It’s so comforting to recreate those nostalgic meals.

        Reply
    5. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      February 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      I am obsessed with cornbread (there's some in the oven as we speak) but I had never heard of Hush Puppies until now (except for the shoes ;0) . These and a delicious dip would last 2 minutes with me!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 14, 2018 at 7:19 pm

        Ooh I love them with a dip!

        Reply
    6. Don howes

      February 14, 2018 at 6:59 pm

      these are horrible first off with these ingredients (1 egg instead of aqua----) the batter is too soupy to form balls. Tried adding flour (which is in every hushpuppy recipe I've ever seen. Finally shaped the m and cooked for 10 min hard as a rock and lousy taste.
      Don

      Reply
      • April

        September 16, 2019 at 4:43 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for a "VEGAN" version of hushpuppies! LOVE THEM!

        Reply
        • Becky Striepe

          September 17, 2019 at 12:30 pm

          I'm so glad that you enjoyed them!

          Reply
          • Amanda

            December 11, 2020 at 11:53 am

            Do you have to use aquafaba or could a flax egg be used? I love your podcast and recipes!! Thanks for all you do!

            Reply
            • Becky Striepe

              December 11, 2020 at 4:00 pm

              You might be able to use a flax egg. I haven't tested but don't see why not. Thank you for reading and for listening!

    7. Jenn

      February 14, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      I haven't had hush puppies in ages. These sound perfect!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 14, 2018 at 7:18 pm

        Aah you’re going to love them!

        Reply
    8. Sandi

      February 13, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      Instructions day add sugar but no sugar listed on ingredients?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 13, 2018 at 5:33 pm

        Oh no! I’ll add that in now. I must have skipped a line when I was transcribing from the book!

        Reply
    9. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      February 12, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      I've never had a hush puppy before, but if I can make it in my air fryer, I definitely want to try it!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 12, 2018 at 2:23 pm

        Enjoy it, Amy!!

        Reply
    10. Dianne

      February 12, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      I love this book! I haven't tried this recipe yet, but your photos look so yummy – I need to make it soon!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 12, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        You’re goin to love them!

        Reply
    11. Mary Ellen | VNutrition

      February 12, 2018 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      These look so delicous! I fell in love with hush puppies when I went to New Orleans before going vegan. So excited to have a version I can eat again!

      I'm going to need a copy of this book as well. :)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 12, 2018 at 12:02 pm

        Yay! Enjoy them, Mary Ellen!

        Reply

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