air fryer zucchini fritters

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Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

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

Recipe Description

  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. 

  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.

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