Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Description
Use your air fryer for this zucchini fritters recipe instead of your deep fryer. They're simple to make and really tasty and healthier without the oil.
Ingredients
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2 medium green zucchini
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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3 tablespoons fine bread crumbs
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, or more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 medium shallot, grated
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1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper, grated
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1/2 cup fine bread crumbs, or as needed
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Directions
1
Grate zucchini using large teeth of a grater. Toss zucchini with salt in a large colander placed in the sink; drain for 10 minutes.
2
Place zucchini in center of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap cheesecloth around zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3
Combine Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, egg, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl; stir in zucchini, shallot, and jalapeño until combined.
4
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
5
Place ½ cup bread crumbs in a shallow plate or pie plate; set aside. Divide zucchini mixture into 7 equal portions; gently roll each portion into a ball using oiled hands (the mixture will be very wet). Gently roll each ball in bread crumbs to cover all sides; tap gently so excess bread crumbs fall off.
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Air fry fritters, in 2 batches, until browned, about 15 minutes per batch.