Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters with Pesto
Equipment
- Box grater or Food Processor with grater attachment
- Clean dish towel
Ingredients
- 4 cups zucchini, shredded about 1 large
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup pesto
- 2 egg, beaten
- ¾ cup panko
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor with a shredder attachment.
- Remove the moisture from the zucchini by placing the shredded zucchini in a dish towel and squeeze until most of the liquid is released.**
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing and stir together to combine.
- Using clean hands, shape the mixture into about 16 balls, then flatten into round thick patties.
- Place patties in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 7 minutes, then flip and air fry for 5 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
**Do not skip removing the moisture as your fritters will become very soggy!
Storage
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or in the freezer in a freezer-safe storage container or bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 16gCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 179IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.4mg
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