Zucchini Fritters in the Air Fryer
Small, crispy zucchini fritters with a juicy centre, made from grated zucchini, parmesan and fresh herbs. They're ready in the air fryer in about fifteen minutes and perfect as a snack, starter or green side dish.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Grater
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Rent viskestykke
- 1 Bagepapir (til airfryer)
Ingredients
500 g zucchini approx. 2
1 tsp salt for draining- 2 eggs
- 75 g plain flour
- 50 g parmesan finely grated
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Preparation
- Coarsely grate 500 g zucchini on a grater and put it in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle 1 tsp salt over the top, toss to combine, and let it sit for 10 minutes — the salt draws out the moisture so the fritters turn out crispy.
- Tip the grated zucchini onto a clean tea towel, gather it up and squeeze out as much liquid as you possibly can. The drier the zucchini, the crispier the fritters.
- Return the squeezed zucchini to the bowl and add 2 eggs, 75 g plain flour, 50 g parmesan, 2 spring onions, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp fresh dill and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Stir everything together into a smooth, cohesive batter.
- With lightly dampened hands, shape the batter into 8-10 small, flat fritters about 1 cm thick.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (fan). Place a piece of baking paper suitable for the air fryer in the basket so the fritters don't stick.
- Arrange the fritters in a single layer on the baking paper without them touching, and brush the tops with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Air fry at 200 °C for 12 minutes. Carefully turn the fritters after 7 minutes so they become golden and crispy on both sides.
- Let the fritters rest for a couple of minutes so they firm up before serving.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
The most important step is to squeeze all the liquid out of the grated zucchini before mixing — excess water makes the fritters soft instead of crispy. Use a clean tea towel and squeeze hard. Variation:
Swap the dill for fresh mint and crumbled feta for a Greek-inspired version, or stir a pinch of chilli flakes into the batter for a little kick. Serving:
Serve the fritters warm with a dollop of tzatziki, a garlic dressing or Greek yoghurt mixed with a little lemon zest. Extra crispiness:
Always arrange the fritters in a single layer so they don't touch each other, and brush them lightly with oil — that gives the crispiest surface in the air fryer.
The most important step is to squeeze all the liquid out of the grated zucchini before mixing — excess water makes the fritters soft instead of crispy. Use a clean tea towel and squeeze hard. Variation:
Swap the dill for fresh mint and crumbled feta for a Greek-inspired version, or stir a pinch of chilli flakes into the batter for a little kick. Serving:
Serve the fritters warm with a dollop of tzatziki, a garlic dressing or Greek yoghurt mixed with a little lemon zest. Extra crispiness:
Always arrange the fritters in a single layer so they don't touch each other, and brush them lightly with oil — that gives the crispiest surface in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated fat: 4gPolyunsaturated fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.2mgNet carbohydrates: 14.5g
