Preheat the Air Fryer: Start by preheating your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). This helps ensure that the hush puppies cook evenly and become nicely crispy.

Prepare the Basket: If you’re using cooking spray, lightly coat the air fryer basket to prevent the hush puppies from sticking. This also helps them get a bit more golden on the outside.

Arrange the Hush Puppies: Place the frozen hush puppies in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they are not overcrowded to allow for even air circulation and cooking. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

Cooking Time: Cook the hush puppies for about 8-10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, give the basket a gentle shake or use tongs to turn the hush puppies. This ensures they cook evenly on all sides.

Check for Doneness: The hush puppies are done when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Depending on your air fryer model and the size of the hush puppies, you might need to adjust the cooking time slightly.

Serving: Once cooked, carefully remove the hush puppies from the air fryer and serve them warm. They are great on their own or can be paired with your favorite dipping sauces like tartar sauce, remoulade, or a spicy mayo.

Repeat if Necessary: If you have more hush puppies to cook, repeat the process with the remaining batches.