Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Tender on the inside with delicious crispy edges, these air fryer zucchini fritters are made with a mixture of shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, eggs, two types of cheese, and served with an easy lemon garlic yogurt dip.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 209.9 kcal

Equipment

cheese grater
cheesecloth or kitchen towel
2 bowls
flat spatula
Air Fryer
plate or metal rack

Ingredients

2 cups shredded zucchini about 2-3 medium zucchini
2 green onions chopped
½ cup shredded cheddar
½ cup shredded mozzarella
2 eggs beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
spray cooking oil

For the Lemon Garlic Yogurt Dip

⅔ cup non-fat Greek yogurt or low-fat
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

Start by shredding the zucchini with a cheese grater after chopping off both ends. Place it in a bowl and sprinkle a little salt, stir, let it sit for about 10 minutes.
Put together the yogurt sauce by whisking together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic and onion powder, chives, salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge.
In batches place a large handful of shredded zucchini in a cheesecloth or kitchen towel and squeeze as much liquid as you can.
Place the squeezed zucchini in a separate bowl and repeat until all the zucchini is done.
Preheat the air fryer to 375° Fahrenheit.
Stir together the breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper until well combined.
Add the zucchini, green onions, cheddar, mozzarella, beaten eggs to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Make patties with the mixture that are just a little be less than a ¼ cup. Roll them in your hands then flatten them a bit and place them on a flat surface.
Working in batches, spray the air fryer generously with spray cooking oil, then using a flat spatula place fritters in the air fryer on a single layer. Spray the top of the fritters (be gentle when adding to the basket, the fritters will be soft).
Cook the fritters for 8-10 minutes, then gently flip with the spatula, spray a little cooking oil on top if needed and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes or until golden with crispy edges. Repeat until all the fritters are cooked.
Place the fritters on a plate or metal rack to cool for a few minutes before serving with the yogurt sauce or sides of choice. Enjoy!

Notes

The recipes yields 8-10 zucchini fritters.
If you use more than 2 cups of shredded zucchini, add more breadcrumbs and/or flour to make sure the fritters keep their shape.

*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

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Keywords air fryer recipe, finger food, kid friendly, meatless

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