Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Fresh zucchini is mixed with common household ingredients, breaded, then air-fried for a healthier version of a favorite snack or side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 109 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 piece cheesecloth
• 2 medium green zucchini
• 3 tablespoons fine bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 1 medium shallot, grated
• 1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper, grated
• ½ cup fine bread crumbs, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Grate zucchini using the large teeth of a grater. Toss zucchini and salt together in a large colander and place in the sink to drain for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Put zucchini in the middle of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap cheesecloth around zucchini and squeeze to drain as much moisture from zucchini as possible.

Step 4

Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini, shallot, and jalapeno until combined.

Step 5

Place about 1/2 cup bread crumbs into a shallow plate or pie dish. Divide fritter batter into 7 portions. With oiled hands, gently roll each portion into balls. The batter will be very wet. Gently roll in the bread crumbs to cover on all sides. Continue with the rest of the batter. Pat the fritters slightly so excess bread crumbs fall off.

Step 6

Air fry fritters in 2 batches until browned, about 15 minutes per batch.