Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch and savory flavor of Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters, a fantastic way to sneak more veggies into your family’s diet! These crispy fritters are not only quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes from start to finish—but also provide a healthy, guilt-free snack or side dish option. Featuring fresh shredded zucchini combined with Italian spices and lightly air-fried for that perfect texture, these fritters will appeal to adults and kids alike. Whether served as appetizers at a gathering or alongside your favorite main dishes, these versatile fritters promise to elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup flour (or almond flour)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini into a strainer placed over a towel and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and green onion.
- Pat the salted zucchini dry with a towel and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Form the mixture into four fritter cakes and place them in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 10 minutes, flip each fritter, then cook for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like sour cream or extra green onion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg