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Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters are a healthy Good and Good for You™ recipe by chef Virginia Willis on virginiawillis.com
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Serve these fritters with your favorite dipping sauce. They are especially good with herbed sour cream. Combine 1/4 cup of light sour cream with 2 tablespoons chopped herb such as dill, mint, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. That's it! SO good!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, main, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: air fryer, fritter, zucchini
Servings: 12
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Virginia Willis

Ingredients

  • Nonstick Cooking spray
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 ear corn, kernels removed and cob scraped
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Hot sauce or Calabrian chile paste for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Fresh herbs for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 10 minutes. Generously coat the fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Meanwhile, grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater over a clean kitchen towel set in a bowl. Toss with salt. Set aside while you assemble the remaining ingredients, about 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer the zucchini to a medium bowl. Add corn, egg, Parmesan, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, and pepper; stir until combined.
  • Set aside to hydrate for about 5 minutes. This will allow the cornmeal to swell and moisten. Stir to recombine.
  • Using a 1-ounce scoop and working in batches if necessary, scoop some of the batter into the palm of your hand and flatten slightly. Arrange them in a single layer in the fryer basket.
  • If making in the oven, preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or a nonstick silicone baking sheet. Spray with nonstick spray. Place the patties in a single layer. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Cook until puffed and deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite condiments and dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.4mg