Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
These Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters are zucchini and cheese filled mini bites are so irresistible I can polish off a few quite easily. They’re simple to make and tastes so good. Serve with a herby dip or sauce!
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
These are the best zucchini fritters, hands down! And I don’t use the word “best” lightly. They’re crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and filled with shredded cheese and just the right amount of seasoning. They’re also great for picky eaters because you can hardly taste the zucchini.
If you have an abundance of zucchini, try these Parmesan zucchini, crispy zucchini chips, or add zucchini to these roasted vegetables. You’ll love them!
These air fryer zucchini fritters use very little oil, making them a great option if you’re watching your calories. Whether you call them zucchini patties or zucchini cakes, they’re delicious served with sour cream, dill dip or spicy mayo sauce on the side. They’re perfect as a snack for hungry kids after school, or as finger food when you’re having guests over.
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Ingredients
- Zucchini: You need 2 medium zucchinis or about 2 cups shredded. Once you remove the excess moisture it’ll come down to 1 cup of grated zucchini.
- All purpose flour: the base for the fritters..
- Egg: binds the ingredients together.
- Cheese: I used shredded cheddar cheese. Feel free to use parmesan cheese if you prefer.
- Green onions: green onions give so much flavor to these fritters. Throw in some fresh herbs like chopped dill or mint if you have.
- Spices: I used a mix of paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper and salt to season them. Feel free to use more spices and herbs like onion powder and Italian seasoning etc.
How to Make Zucchini Fritters In The Air Fryer
*Scroll below for the printable recipe card and ingredient measurements.
PREP: Peel the zucchini. Shred the zucchini using a box grater. Mix the shredded zucchini with a pinch of salt and place it on a cheese cloth or a clean kitchen towel. Leave it for a few minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
MIX: Add shredded zucchini, all purpose flour, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and egg in to a large bowl. Stir until combined.
AIR FRY: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place about 1 tablespoon of zucchini mixture and slightly flatten it. Place as many fritters as it can fit in to your air fryer basket. You can spray with a cooking spray but this is optional.
Air fry zucchini fritters at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip and air fry for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
*Air fryers come in different sizes and models, and you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Remove from the Air Fryer and serve with a dollop of sour cream and some sliced scallions on top. Or here are some of our favorites dips such as dill dip, tzatziki or spicy mayo sauce on the side
Recipe Tips
- For crispy zucchini fritters, remove as much water as possible from the zucchini.
- Air fry fritters as soon as you mix the batter. The longer the batter sits, the more watery it will be.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- Place the fritters in a single layer. Don’t over crowd the air fryer basket.
FAQs
I do peel the zucchini but not fully leaving some of the peel behind. You can grate the zucchini with the peel on.
The secret to keeping the zucchini fritters from getting soggy and to crisp up, is to remove as much moisture as possible from the zucchini.
I’d also recommend making the fritters as soon as you mix the batter. The more the batter sits the more watery it will be.
You can air fry the zucchini fritters for an extra 2-3 minutes until they crisp up.
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Recipe
Best Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini medium
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 scallions sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel and grate the zucchini using a box grater.
- Mix the shredded zucchini with a pinch of salt and place it on a cheesecloth. Leave it for a few minutes and squeeze the excess water out.
- Add shredded zucchini, all purpose flour, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and egg in to a large bowl. Stir until combined.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place about 1 tablespoon of batter and slightly flatten it. Place as many fritters as it can fit in to your air fryer basket. You can spray with a cooking spray but this is optional.
- Working in batches, air fry zucchini fritters at 375˚F for 10 minutes. Flip and air fry for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Spices & herbs: For extra spices, add onion powder, Italian seasoning or any other spices you prefer.
- Corn: Add 1/4 cup of corn to make zucchini corn fritters.
- Store leftover fritters in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze the fritters in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheat in the Air fryer for a few minutes until warm and crispy.
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