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Air Fryer Italian Zucchini Fritters

Squeezed zucchini, egg, Parmesan and a little flour become fritters that brown in the air fryer without absorbing a pan of oil.

  • 37 min total
  • 375°F / 190°C
  • 4 servings
  • 25 min prep

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Air Fryer Italian Zucchini Fritters

Squeeze hard

Watery zucchini is why fritters go soggy. Salt, rest, then wring in a towel.

Air Fryer Italian Zucchini Fritters

Prep 25 min · Cook 12 min · Total 37 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer375°F / 190°C
Basket time11 min
Flip / shakeat 6 min
Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Mix

  1. Drain and mix

    Salt zucchini 10 minutes; squeeze dry. Mix with egg, Parmesan, flour, garlic and herbs. Scoop mounds into the basket and mist.

    Batter should hold a scoop. Add a spoon of flour if loose.

    Zucchini fritter mixture
    Zucchini fritter mixture

Cook

  1. Air fry

    Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping once, until both sides are browned.

    They firm as they cool slightly. Do not flip too early.

    Zucchini fritters in the air fryer
    Zucchini fritters in the air fryer
    Finished zucchini fritters
    Finished zucchini fritters

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