Description
These Air Fryer Zucchini Tots are a crispy, cheesy, and healthy snack made with fresh grated zucchini, cheddar cheese, and breadcrumbs. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a guilt-free treat that’s ready in under 20 minutes, these tots are great as a snack or a side dish that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the zucchini tots evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the grated zucchini, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir together thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture holds together.
- Form Tots: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into small tot or fritter shapes, about bite-sized, ensuring they are compact to hold during cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and help achieve a crispy exterior on the tots.
- Arrange and Cook: Place the formed tots in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap for even air circulation. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping the tots halfway through cooking to brown them evenly on all sides.
- Serve: Once crispy and golden, remove the tots from the air fryer and serve warm as a delicious snack or side dish.
Notes
- You can squeeze excess moisture out of the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy tots.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to add herbs such as parsley or spices like garlic powder to enhance flavor.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for optimal crispiness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer zucchini tots, zucchini fritters, healthy snacks, vegetarian snacks, cheese zucchini tots
