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The bird's-eye view of a plate holding a stack of six zucchini fritters

Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

These Air Fryer Zucchini Frittersare crispy, delicious and so easy to make in your air fryer. They are a tasty way to use up some garden zucchini and the perfect low carb snack or lunch.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword low carb snacks, zucchini cakes, zucchini fritters, zucchini recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 9 zucchini fritters
Calories 68 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini (about 2.5 cups shredded zucchini)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup superfine blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese , (sub with nutritional yeast for dairy free / paleo / Whole30)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 green onions , finely sliced
  • avocado oil or olive oil

For serving:

  • dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions or dill plus lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. GRATE ZUCCHINI: Use a box grater to grated zucchini. Place in bowl and stir in 1/2 tsp salt. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.

  2. SQUEEZE OUT EXCESS WATER: Use thick paper towels or a tea towel.

  3. MAKE THE ZUCCHINI PATTIES: Add egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, green onions and seasonings and mix until combined.**

    **If batter seems too soggy, add a little bit more almond flour. If batter seems too dry, add a little bit of water.

  4. Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray or line with parchment paper cut to size to avoid sticking.

  5. Scoop 1.5 tablespoonfuls Portions into THE air fryer basket, an inch apart. Press to flatten zucchini cakes and lightly spray with oil. 

    Five rounds of fritter batter inside of a lightly greased Air Fryer basket

  6. Close air fryer and cook at 385F for 11-12 minutes (or until desired crispness), flipping and spraying halfway through. 

    Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining batter.

    Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and top with chopped green onions or dill along with lemon wedges.

    Nine cooked zucchini fritters inside of an Air Fryer basket

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Amount Per Serving (1 zucchini fritter)
Calories 68 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.