Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Air Fryer Hush Puppies combine Jiffy corn muffin mix and jalapenos for a spicy and tasty seafood side dish.

Hush puppies are cornmeal-based bread pieces that are generally deep-fried.

This air fryer hush puppies recipe transforms a sweet fish fry staple and turns it into a simple side dish meal!

You can make these jalapeño hush puppies in any air fryer, including the Ninja Foodi.

How to Make Hush Puppies in the Air fryer

STEP ONE: In a large bowl, mix the Jiffy Mix, flour, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).

STEP TWO: Add the milk and egg into the mixture and mix well with a wooden spoon to combine.

STEP THREE: Add in the chopped onion and jalapeno pepper and mix just to combine.

Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes then preheat your air
fryer to 350 degrees.

STEP FOUR: Carefully lay the parchment paper rounds down onto the bottom of the air fryer basket.

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop small rounds into the air fryer, making sure each hush puppy does not touch.

STEP FIVE: Air fry hush puppies for about 6 minutes, flipping them with one or two minutes left to cook.

Remove the hush puppies from the air fryer and cook any remaining
hush puppy batter the same way.

Serve the hush puppies warm
Refrigerate them for up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freeze for up to 3 months (see directions below on how to cook frozen air fryer hush puppies)

Use a parchment round or silicone liner — since this is a wetter batter, the hush puppy batter can stick to the holes of the air fryer basket without one
The hush puppy mix should be thicker than pancake mix otherwise it will run and spread in the air fryer
Place the hush puppies in the air fryer basket with space in between them for even cooking
Flip the air fry hush puppies with just 1 to 2 minutes left to cook. Both sides should be golden brown

These air fryer hush puppies take just 6 minutes to cook in a preheated air fryer.

Use the Jiffy Mix vegetarian version to keep this hush puppy recipe vegetarian
Use sweet bell peppers instead of jalapenos for a milder pepper flavor
Cook these jalapeno hush puppies recipe using silicone egg bite molds — They cook thoroughly, but only the tops get crispy while the sides stay soft

Hush puppies are perfect when paired with air fried fish. Here are some of my favorite recipes to enjoy alongside them.

Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
Place the frozen hush puppies in the air fryer and cook for 4-5 minutes, until heated thoroughly.
Carefully remove the hush puppies from the air fryer and enjoy!

No parchment paper is needed for making air fryer frozen hush puppies as they are already cooked.

If you like warmed hush puppies, reheating them right before you’re ready to eat is super easy!

Place your leftover hush puppies in the air fryer.
Air fry frozen hush puppies at 320 degrees for about 3 minutes until they’re warmed thoroughly and enjoy!

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
6 minutes

Total Time
16 minutes

Mix together the Jiffy Mix, flour, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Add in the milk and egg and mix to combine.
Add the diced onions and peppers and mix to just combine.
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees and let the mix rest for 5 minutes.
Lay down parchment paper rounds* and place drops of hush puppy dough using a cookie scoop or spoon.
Cook for about 6 minutes, flipping with 1-2 minutes left.
Carefully remove from air fryer and serve.
Refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.