Frozen Hush Puppies in Air Fryer
Make crispy frozen hush puppies in the air fryer in just 8 minutes at 400°F with no oil needed. Preheat, cook, and shake halfway for an even golden crust and fluffy center. A quick side or appetizer that pairs perfectly with tartar sauce or ranch.
Equipment
- Basket-style air fryer
- Tongs
- Parchment liner (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen hush puppies any brand, 16–20 oz
- to taste dipping sauce tartar sauce, ranch, or honey butter, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Remove frozen hush puppies from the bag; do not thaw.
- Place hush puppies in a single layer in the preheated basket, leaving space between pieces.
- Cook at 400°F for 4 minutes without opening the basket.
- Shake the basket vigorously to flip the hush puppies (or use tongs).
- Cook an additional 4 minutes until deep golden brown and slightly puffed.
- If needed, add 1–2 minutes for larger sizes; check early if your air fryer runs hot.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches for best crispiness.
- Preheating is key, skipping it can add 3 minutes and soften the texture.
- Mini hush puppies may take ~6 minutes; jumbo may need ~10 minutes at the same temperature.
- Reheat leftovers at 350°F for 3–4 minutes; avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
- Optional: cook with fish, start fish first, then add hush puppies for the final 8 minutes at 400°F.