Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Air Fryer zucchini fritters no flour added are great snacks or side dishes. Use your Ninja Foodi or any brand and enjoy this keto low carb dish. You can follow this same idea with other veggies too like our air fryer cauliflower fritters too!

Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters Recipe

We used to have a plant in your vegetable garden and it goes crazy during the summertime. From air fryer zucchini fries to air fryer vegetables mixed with squash, this machine, we have made it all. I can make all sorts of healthy side dishes that turn out crispy and crunchy that even your kids will love and ask for seconds.

in Ninja Foodi

For Ninja foodi recipes will use the lid that is attached and the air crisp button to make these. I like to spray the basket with a bit of olive oil so they don’t stick. You can essentially use this recipe with any shredded vegetables you would like. Use almond flour for low carb or all purpose if you prefer. A healthy deliciously crispy snack we love!

It’s not only great for creating sides but other goodies like pumpkin zucchini muffins for breakfast!!

Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’re going to need to make these as a Cosori air fryer recipe or whatever brand you have:

1. Shredded zucchini with skin on
2. Almond flour to make it low carb – or use all purpose flour works
3. Egg added at room temperature
4. Green onions diced are nice
5. Salt and pepper for seasonings to taste
6. Parmesan cheese we like

Variations

If you wanted to add another veggie into the mix we have instructions for zucchini corn fritters here as well. Seasonings are totally up to you but you will want a bit of salt if nothing else as otherwise they will be rather bland.

Tips

When making this easy side dish you want to ensure that the shreds are dried. you can do this easily with a few paper towels or a tea towel. Roll up, gently press down, unroll and then use a soft spatula to incorporate together so veggies don’t break apart.

How to Make Vegetable Fritters

1. Grate zucchini on top of a few paper towels and fold to absorb as much water as possible so they get crispy
   • It is very important to squeeze water out or else these will likely fall apart and not crisp well.
2. Toss with the salt in a bowl, let this sit which is an additional step to reduce the moisture.
3. Transfer to paper towels to press down again.
4. Add other ingredients into a bowl to incorporate together.
5. Preheat the air fryer, incorporate the grated dried zucchini into the batter mix
6. Create small patties and then set on parchment paper until they’re all made.
7. Set inside in a single layer not overlapping
8. Air fry then flip each one over, can spray near the end for an extra crispy outside. Remove when they’re as golden brown as you’d like. Serve with sour cream or tzatziki sauce.

How to reheat leftovers

Of course. Take out of the fridge and it is best to allow them to reach room temperature a bit first. Then microwave for 45 seconds or you could warm in an oven at 375 F for about 10 minutes.

Can you freeze cooked zucchini fritters?

You could. Make sure you allow them to cool off completely, then transfer to a freezer bag. They can be frozen safely for about 2 months if in an airtight bag.

Want to try a sweet version of a fritter now?? Well our air fryer apple fritters are to die for I tell you. Whether you use almond or all purpose flour to make these, you’ll love them either way.

• Air fryer zucchini boats stuffed with seasoned ground beef and topped with cheese.
• You could batter with a bit of tempura and fry our salt and pepper zucchini chips.
• I think our air fryer zucchini chips are our favorite though.

Printable recipe with nutritional facts is below. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, percent daily values are based on exact ingredients listed below.