These sweet corn hushpuppies are a super easy air fryer recipe using frozen hushpuppies. It only takes a few minutes of air frying for these delicious bite-size treats.
Hushpuppies are a southern and southwestern staple that you’ll find on almost every dinner table at one point or another. Of course, these days they’re a staple all over the country. Everyone loves them, after all. I’ve been eating hushpuppies since I was young. They’re pretty much required on any plate that has seafood, and they even make delicious appetizers.
I used to help my mom make hushpuppies from scratch, and as I got older I continued to make them. I’ve been making them for my family for years, and they’re always a welcome addition to the table. These days, I love making them even more because I can simply buy them frozen and cook them up in my air fryer. That’s exactly the kind of super easy recipe I’m sharing with all of you today.
Air Fryer Sweet Corn Hushpuppies
These delicious hushpuppies have all the delicious flavors we love in our hushpuppies with a fun twist. They have whole sweet corn kernels right there inside of them! Because you’re using a bag of frozen hushpuppies, you don’t have to make batter or clean up a big mess after you’re done. You just take them out of the freezer, pop them in the air fryer, and enjoy. They always come out crispy and golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This is absolutely the easiest, most delicious hushpuppy recipe you’ll ever make.
Why You’ll Love These Sweet Corn Hushpuppies
- It only takes one ingredient.
- You can find these easily in your local grocery store’s freezer section.
- They cook in less than 10 minutes.
- They’re a delicious hushpuppy variation everyone loves.
Sweet Corn Hushpuppies Tips
- Always preheat your air fryer. It’s a myth that they don’t have to be preheated.
- Always spray your basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Don’t forget to shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
Sweet Corn Hushpuppies FAQ
If you have questions about this recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about hushpuppies.
Why are they called hushpuppies?
No one knows for sure, but the most popular story is that southern hunters and fishermen would often coat their fish with cornmeal and fry them right by the water. The hunting dogs smelled the fish and would cry, whine, and bark. To stop them, the hunters would fry up little balls of leftover cornmeal and toss them to the dogs, saying, “Hush, puppy!” No one knows if this is true, but it’s a cute story and believable as any.
What are hushpuppies?
Hushpuppies are little fried balls made with a basic batter of yellow cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, and eggs.
How long do I cook frozen hushpuppies in an air fryer?
The time depends largely on the recipe and the heat setting used. In general, they can take anywhere from about 5 minutes to 10 minutes.
What temperature do you fry frozen hushpuppies?
Again, this varies by recipe. It can be anywhere from 350 degrees to 390 degrees as in this recipe.
What to serve with hushpuppies?
Hushpuppies are the classic side for any form of seafood from baked or fried fish to seafood pasta and everything in between. However, they can also be a fantastic appetizer that you serve alongside any of your other favorite party foods.
How to Store and Reheat Sweet Corn Hushpuppies
Store these hushpuppies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. The best way to reheat them is in the air fryer so they get nice and crispy again. Place them in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350 degrees.
Air Fryer Sweet Corn Hushpuppies Ingredients
It only takes 1 ingredient to make these delicious hushpuppies. That’s it!
- 16-ounce bag of frozen sweet corn hushpuppies
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Corn Hushpuppies
It only takes 2 simple steps to make these hushpuppies, and one of those is just prep!
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees and lightly spray the basket with a cooking oil spray.
Step 2: Air Fry
Arrange the hushpuppies in a single layer in the basket and cook them for 8 minutes at 390 degrees. Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking process.
Try This Easy Sweet Corn Hushpuppies Recipe Today
This easy, delicious sweet corn hushpuppies recipe is done in under 10 minutes! They’re always crispy and golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside. With a combination like that, you absolutely need to give these a try. Make them just once, and I know they’ll be a part of your dinner rotation with every fish or seafood meal. Or even served up as an appetizer!
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Sweet Corn Hushpuppies {Easy Air Fryer Recipe}
Ingredients
- 16 ounce bag frozen sweet corn hushpuppies
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 390 for 2 minutes.
- Air fry at 390 degrees for 8 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through.
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Hush puppies story I was told: during the Civil War Johnny Rebs could easily get cornmeal. They would fix them and the dogs that were with them would whine for a bite. The soldiers would throw them bites and say “now, hush puppies! Or ur whining will tell the Yanks where we are “.