Name: Zucchini fritters in the air fryer – crispy and light without a liter of oil
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: Zucchini patties; 400 g young zucchini (approx. 1 larger or 2 smaller pieces); 2 pcs eggs; 60 g fine rolled oats; 40 g grated hard cheese (eidam, gouda, gran moravia); 20 g plain flour (as needed for thickening); 10 g chopped fresh chives or spring onions; 5 g chopped parsley (optional); 2 pcs garlic cloves (pressed); 6 g salt (some for squeezing the zucchini, some for the mixture); 2 g freshly ground pepper; 10 ml rapeseed or olive oil (for the mixture and for lightly brushing the patties); For serving (optional); 150 g plain yogurt or dip (e.g., garlic, herb); 100 g leafy salad or fresh vegetables for serving

Zucchini fritters in the air fryer – crispy and light without a liter of oil

Zucchini patties in the air fryer are exactly the kind of dinner when you have one lonely zucchini in the fridge, a few eggs, some cheese and don’t feel like standing at the pan watching the oil. Here you mix everything in one bowl, shape the patties, throw them in the air fryer and in a moment you have a crispy edge, a juicy interior and the feeling you’re eating something much lighter than classic fried patties. They work great just with a salad, with boiled potatoes or with a simple dip – feel free to make a garlic spread from Lučina as a quick “homemade dip”.

⏱ 30 min● easy♨ 3 servings

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1Step 1Wash the zucchini, trim the ends and coarsely grate it. If it’s older and has large seeds, you can scoop out the soft core a little so the mixture isn’t too watery. Put the grated zucchini into a bowl, lightly salt it (part of the total amount of salt) and let it sit for 5–10 minutes to release its water.
2Step 2After a while, transfer the zucchini to a clean towel or fine sieve and squeeze out as much liquid as possible – use your hands and press firmly. The more water you remove, the crispier the airfryer patties will be and the less flour you’ll need to thicken them.
3Step 3Put the squeezed zucchini back into the bowl. Add the egg, rolled oats, grated cheese, chopped chives/green onion, parsley, crushed garlic, the remaining salt, pepper and a little oil. Mix everything well – you’ll get a thicker mixture that should hold together and be scoopable with a spoon.
4Step 4Check the consistency: if the mixture is too runny and falls apart, add plain flour (start with about 10 g) and mix again. If it’s too stiff and dry, you can add a tablespoon of water or a bit of yogurt. The goal is a “mash” from which you can form a spoonful that holds its shape.
5Step 5Preheat the airfryer to 180 °C. You can lightly spray the basket with oil or line the airfryer with paper (preferably perforated) so the patties don’t stick. If you use regular baking paper, leave space at the edges so air can circulate well.
6Step 6Spoon the prepared zucchini mixture into smaller patties and place them in the airfryer basket in a single layer. You can press them lightly with the spoon so they have roughly the same thickness. Leave small gaps between them so air can reach everywhere.
7Step 7Lightly brush the patties with oil (just a few drops or an oil spray) and bake for 10–15 minutes. Carefully flip them halfway through so they brown on both sides. Near the end of baking check the basket – the finished patties should be golden and slightly crispy on the surface, soft and juicy inside.
8Step 8Remove the finished zucchini patties from the airfryer and let them rest for 2–3 minutes. Meanwhile you can prepare a simple dip – plain yogurt, salt, pepper, garlic or herbs are enough. Serve warm, ideally with a bowl of dip and a bowl of salad. They’re also great cold, for a lunchbox or snack.

Kitchen tip

Zucchini patties are ideal when you need to use up a large zucchini harvest or cheap seasonal vegetables from the store. You can prepare the mixture in advance, keep it in the fridge and bake the patties just before eating. To save time, you can also add a few pieces of carrot or pepper next to the patties in the airfryer—you’ll have a warm vegetable side dish ready too.

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Variants and alternatives

Fitness version: omit plain flour and add more rolled oats or oat flour instead. The patties will be a bit more filling and higher in fiber.

Approximate per serving

Nutritional values

Energie220 kcalProteins11 gSacharidy20 gTuky9 g

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