Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters are easy to make, healthy and so delicious! The fritters are served with a homemade Avocado Dill Yogurt Sauce.
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Why you'll love Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters:
- Veggie-packed - These fritters are a great way to get in some extra veggies. We're using 2 medium-sized zucchini for this recipe!
- Made with WAY less oil - Fritters are typically deep fried in canola oil. These are simply sprayed with less than 1 tablespoon of olive oil for the whole recipe.
- Simple ingredients - The fritters are made from ingredients like zucchini, flour, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, baking powder and spices.
- Easy to make - The hardest part about this recipe is making sure you remove excess water from the shredded zucchini.
Ingredients overview:
- zucchini - You need 2 medium-sized zucchini for this recipe. It's important to measure out three cups of shredded zucchini since all zucchini are going to be different in size.
- salt - This helps draw the water out from the zucchini.
- binder - You need all purpose flour, panko breadcrumbs, grated Pecorino romano or parmesan cheese and an egg to bind the fritters.
- baking powder - To help the outside crisp more.
- seasonings - black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika
- olive oil spray - To help them get crispy.
- Avocado Dill Yogurt Sauce - The sauce is made from full fat plain Greek yogurt, avocado, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
How to make zucchini fritters in the air fryer?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
- Shred the 2 zucchini with a box grater. Measure out 3 cups of shredded zucchini.
- Place the shredded zucchini in a colander over a bowl.
- Add salt and combine.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Then, squeeze and press out the excess water with your hands. Get out as much liquid as possible to keep the fritters from being soggy.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Place the shredded zucchini, flour, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, baking powder, pepper, garlic powder and paprika in a bowl.
- Combine with a rubber spatula.
- Divide the mixture into 6 and form 6 patties.
- Spray the preheated air fryer with olive oil spray.
- Place the patties into the air fryer and spray them with olive oil spray.
- Air fry at 380 degrees F for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the sauce while the fritters are air frying. To make the sauce, combine Greek yogurt, avocado, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
- Once the fritters are cooked, serve them with the sauce and enjoy!
Recipe pro-tips:
- Be sure to measure 3 cups of shredded zucchini total. You can get a different amount of shredded zucchini depending on the size.
- Squeeze and press the liquid out of the shredded zucchini or the fritters can be soggy.
- Double or triple this recipe for a crowd. On the recipe card, you will see an option to double or triple the recipe. The measurements will change for you automatically once you select "2x" or "3x". If you do this, make sure you cook the fritters in batches and do not stack them in the air fryer.
- Olive oil spray bottles come in handy for this recipe!
Can I make zucchini fritters in the air fryer gluten-free?
Yes! You can use all purpose gluten free flour. Buy a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum added. I HIGHLY recommend Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour! Make sure the baking powder you use is gluten free. Also, use gluten free panko breadcrumbs.
Storage and reheating instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Reheat them in the air fryer until warm.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters are easy to make, healthy and so delicious! The fritters are served with a homemade Avocado Dill Yogurt Sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients in the fritters:
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon olive oil spray
Ingredients in the Avocado Dill Yogurt Sauce:
- ½ cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the 2 zucchini with a box grater. Measure out 3 cups of shredded zucchini. Place the shredded zucchini in a colander over a bowl. Add salt and combine. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Then, squeeze and press out the excess water with your hands. Get out as much liquid as possible to keep the fritters from being soggy.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Place the shredded zucchini, flour, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, baking powder, pepper, garlic powder and paprika in a bowl. Combine with a rubber spatula.
- Divide the mixture into 6 and form 6 patties. Spray the preheated air fryer with olive oil spray. Place the patties into the air fryer and spray them with olive oil spray. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the sauce while the fritters are air frying. To make the sauce, combine Greek yogurt, avocado, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Once the fritters are cooked, serve them with the sauce and enjoy!
Notes
The nutritional information is based on 3 fritters and doesn't include the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 830mg36%
Potassium 602mg17%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 789IU16%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 172mg17%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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