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Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Fritters

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Crispy, golden zucchini fritters made in the air fryer with parmesan and garlic. A quick and easy recipe that delivers restaurant-quality texture without the grease.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • Pinch of salt and pepper (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Shred the zucchini using a box grater on the large holes into a colander set over a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle shredded zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt, toss, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer salted zucchini to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  4. In a large bowl, combine squeezed zucchini, parmesan, flour, panko, minced garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and parsley. Stir until evenly distributed.
  5. Add the egg and mix until just combined. The batter should be thick and hold together when pressed.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  7. Shape mixture into patties about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick (about 8-10 fritters).
  8. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place fritters in a single layer without overcrowding.
  9. Lightly spray tops of fritters with cooking spray.
  10. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. At 6 minutes, flip carefully and spray the other side.
  11. While fritters cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh dill or mint for the dipping sauce.
  12. Let fritters rest on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Notes

Squeezing out moisture from zucchini is crucial for crispy fritters. Use freshly grated parmesan for best results. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and panko. Fritters can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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