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air fryer zucchini fritters
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Learn how to make THE BEST zucchini fritters in your air fryer! These tasty zucchini cakes are a great way to cook up a bumper crop of zucchini and get the whole family to eat more veggies. An air fryer or Ninja Foodi creates the ultimate crisp on the surface while the inside stays soft and tender. It's hard to believe they are not deep-fried!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer fritters, air fryer zucchini fritters, air fryer zucchini recipes, zucchini cakes air fryer
Servings: 4
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • cheese grater
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • cheesecloth
  • Parchment Paper
  • baking tray
  • air fryer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash the zucchini with cold water and trim the stems off with a sharp knife. Grate the zucchini into a bowl with a cheese grater.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the bowl and toss with the shredded zucchini. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then using your hands or cheesecloth, squeeze out as much water as possible. Discard the liquid.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, egg and seasonings. Whisk until fully combined, then add in the shredded zucchini and toss together until a cohesive zucchini fritter batter forms.
  • Form the batter into 6-8 patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Set the baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove the fritters from the freezer and brush the tops with a light coating of avocado oil.
  • Add the zucchini fritters to the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the timer for 15 minutes. At the 5-7 minute mark, flip the fritters over with a spatula and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the fritters are cooked through on the inside and golden brown on the outside.
  • Remove while hot and serve with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg