FAST, VEGETARIAN
Making fritters in the air fryer is so much easier than traditional frying—and so much better for you, too. These fritters are made with cheese and spinach, with the addition of grated zucchini, corn, and mashed potatoes. Serve with your favorite creamy dipping sauce, such as ketchup or yogurt tahini sauce. Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
MAKES 6 FRITTERS
PREP TIME: 12 minutes
COOK TIME: 11 to 12 minutes
FRY: 360°F
1 cup grated zucchini
½ cup corn kernels
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 small potato, cooked and slightly mashed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Olive oil spray
1 . Place a parchment liner in the air fryer basket.
2 . Squeeze out any excess moisture from the zucchini, then place in a large mixing bowl.
3 . Add the corn, cheese, spinach, mashed potato, flour, and garlic. Fold the ingredients together.
4 . Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form a patty.
5 . Place the patty on the liner in the fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
6 . Spray with olive oil, and fry for 8 minutes.
7 . Turn the fritters over, spray again, and fry for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. The fritters are done when they are golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside. Serve warm.
PER SERVING (2 FRITTERS): Calories: 126; Total fat: 4g; Saturated fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 72mg; Carbohydrates: 19g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 5g