Okay, let’s talk about how I cooked up some frozen hush puppies in my air fryer. I was craving something crispy and savory, and those little golden balls of goodness just called my name. So I grabbed a bag from the freezer and got to work.
First off, I preheated my air fryer. I like to set it to 375F (that’s about 190C for my friends across the pond). You gotta get that thing nice and hot so the hush puppies cook evenly and get that perfect crunch.
While the air fryer was warming up, I took out the hush puppies from the bag. I didn’t want them all clumped together, so I made sure they were spread out in a single layer in the air fryer basket. No overcrowding here! We want each little guy to have enough space to get crispy all around.
Once the air fryer beeped, signaling it was ready, I popped the basket in. Now, for the cooking time. This can vary a little depending on your air fryer and how many hush puppies you’re cooking. I found that around 8-10 minutes usually does the trick for me. But I always keep an eye on them.
- Shake it up: About halfway through, I like to give the basket a good shake. This helps ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
- Check for golden brown: You know they’re done when they’re a beautiful golden brown color and crispy to the touch.
When they were done, I carefully took the basket out of the air fryer. Man, they smelled amazing! I let them cool for just a minute or two, ’cause I didn’t want to burn my tongue. Then, it was time to dig in!
They were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Just how a good hush puppy should be! Dipped ’em in a little tartar sauce, and boy, was that a treat. Seriously, if you’ve got some frozen hush puppies sitting in your freezer, give this method a try. It’s super easy and so much better than deep-frying.
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