Description
These crispy air fryer zucchini fritters are a quick, healthy, and delicious way to use up garden zucchini. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in just 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (about 400g), grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (about 40g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends off the zucchini. Grate using the large holes of a box grater.
- Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze tightly to remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 2 inches wide and ½ inch thick.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Press each fritter into the panko to coat both sides, shaking off excess.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place fritters in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Lightly spray the tops of the fritters with olive oil.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Squeezing the water out of the zucchini is crucial to prevent soggy fritters. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness. For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or lemon zest. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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