Crunch into healthful vegetable goodness whenever you make these carrot-zucchini fritters. Utilizing carrots and zucchini as an alternative of plain potato lowers the energy of the fritters. Serve with a aspect of plain nonfat Greek yogurt for dipping, or use these fritters as a vegetarian-friendly burger patty.
Lively time: 20 minutes | Complete time: half-hour
Air Fryer Vegetable Fritters
Substances
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded (about 2 1/2 medium carrots)
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 giant egg
- 1 giant egg white
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 inexperienced onions, thinly sliced
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Instructions
Grate the carrots and zucchini utilizing the big holes of a field grater. Switch to a clear kitchen towel, collect the sides, and squeeze out as a lot liquid as doable. Let the combination sit for five–10 minutes, then squeeze once more to take away any remaining moisture.
In a big bowl, whisk collectively the egg and egg white. Add the flour, cheese, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and inexperienced onions and stir to mix. Add the vegetable combination and blend till evenly included. If the combination feels very moist, add 1-2 tbsp of extra flour.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Calmly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Scoop about 2 tbsp of the combination for every fritter, place within the basket, and flatten to about 1/4-inch thickness. Prepare in a single layer with out overcrowding. Calmly spray the tops with cooking spray.
Cook dinner for six–8 minutes, flip, spray once more, and prepare dinner for a further 4–6 minutes, or till golden brown and crisp. Switch to a baking sheet and maintain heat whereas cooking the remaining batches.
Serve heat with the Greek yogurt.
Serves: 2 | Serving Measurement: 5-6 fritters + 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
Diet (per serving): Energy: 243; Complete Fats: 8g; Saturated Fats: 4g; Monounsaturated Fats: 2g; Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g; Ldl cholesterol: 119mg; Sodium: 770mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 17g
Diet Bonus: Potassium: 760mg; Iron: 11%; Vitamin A: 76%; Vitamin C: 36%; Calcium: 26%
Initially printed November 21, 2016; Up to date March 2026
