Step 1

Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of the basket with aluminum foil and grease with non-fat cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Mix in the minced onion and bell pepper.

Step 3

Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour the buttermilk and egg. Whisk the 2 together, and gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Drop spoonfuls of cornmeal batter into the lined basket using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop. Make sure the mounds of batter don’t touch or overlap each other. Spritz the tops with cooking spray.

Step 5

Air Fry the hush puppies until crispy and golden brown, about 9-10 minutes. Repeat until all the batter is used up. Serve hot and enjoy!